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U.S. FDA: FDA takes first action under new international collaboration with Australia and Canada designed to provide a framework for concurrent review of cancer therapies, approving treatment for patients with endometrial carcinoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing Project Orbis, an initiative of the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE). Project Orbis provides a framework for concurrent submission and review of oncology drugs among its international partners.

MEDICURE INC.: Announces Launch of New and Improved ReDS™ PRO

Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH, OTC:MCUJF), a cardiovascular pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce the launch of the ReDSTM PRO ("ReDSTM PRO") system, the next generation of lung fluid management technology for heart failure.

AETION: Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Joins Aetion's Board of Directors

Gottlieb joins as Aetion advances real-world evidence for making drug development and commercialization more efficient

AVITA MEDICAL: Receives U.S. FDA Investigational Device Exemption Approval of Pivotal Study Evaluating RECELL System for Soft Tissue Reconstruction

First RECELL System clinical trial in the U.S. focused on acute soft tissue injuries, defects, and reconstruction; study expected to commence within next 6 months

Research and Markets holds seminar on medical device obstacles

ResearchAndMarkets.com held a seminar in San Diego on Sept. 12 and 13 entitled, "Managing Your Complaints and Obstacles in Post-Market Requirements – Results from Top Medical Device Observations During an Inspection.”

FDA removes alcohol contraindication from Addyi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed the alcohol contraindication from Addyi, the only FDA-approved treatment for pre-menopausal women for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).

Trump administration's flavored vaping ban doesn't go far enough, bipartisan group says

The Trump administration’s move to ban certain flavors of e-cigarettes and vaping devices either goes too far or doesn’t go far enough, according to those on opposite sides of the debate.

U.S. FDA: Continues to take steps to fulfill its commitment to strengthen and modernize the 510(k) medical device program

FDA publishes draft guidance documents to provide device-specific performance criteria for the Safety and Performance Based Pathway

FDA Update: Import refusals in August

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration barred 485 shipments from entering the United States in August, according to FDA import records.

NOVO NORDISK: FDA approves Rybelsus® (semaglutide), the first GLP-1 analog treatment available in a pill for adults with type 2 diabetes

Rybelsus® represents an innovation in diabetes treatment by providing a GLP-1 receptor agonist in an oral formulation

U.S. FDA: Statement from Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., on continued efforts to increase availability of all forms of naloxone to help reduce opioid overdose deaths

Addressing opioid overdose continues to be one of the most urgent public health priorities for the U.S. government and making potentially lifesaving treatments more readily available is one of the top ways we can address this crisis

Critics say the latest attempt by Congress to reign in prescription drug prices may not work

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) is expected to work its way through Congress this fall.

INSULET CORPORATION: Insulet’s Omnipod DASH™ System Now FDA Cleared as an Alternate Controller Enabled (ACE) Infusion Pump

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® Insulin Management System, today announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an Alternate Controller Enabled Infusion Pump (ACE Pump).

Myths influencing FDA and CDC vaping policies, ACSH says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) are relying on myths to scare people away from vaping, according to Alex Berezow of the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH).

EMMAUS LIFE SCIENCES: Reinforces Positive Outcomes of Endari ® Clinical Trials, Including Efficacy Findings That Led to FDA Approval

Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (OTC: EMMA), a leader in sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment, today released the following summary review of the clinical trials and efficacy findings for Endari®.

FDA draft guidance elicits mixed reactions

Draft guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) was released in May to mixed reaction from stakeholders.

SANDOZ INC.: Issues Voluntary Recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg and 300mg Due to an Elevated Amount of Unexpected Impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), in the Product

Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling all quantities and lots within expiry of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules in the US to the consumer level because of confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above levels established by the FDA in batches of Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules.

EXACT SCIENCES: Cologuard® Gains FDA Approval For Use In Younger Americans, Ages 45 To 49

Stool DNA test offers a sensitive, noninvasive, at-home option to screen for colorectal cancer, second deadliest cancer in U.S.

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