Generic version of Mucinex contains cancer-causing chemical: report
Generic versions of the popular cold and allergy medicine Mucinex, sold under in-store brands at CVS, Walmart, Target and Walgreens, reportedly contain the carcinogenic chemical benzene. Benzene is a colourless, flammable liquid that has been used to make plastics, synthetic fibres, household cleaners, gasoline and rubber, and has been linked to diseases such as leukemia […]
Polls Suggest that Kamala Harris Has Become ‘Generic Democrat’
Since Vice President Kamala Harris became the 2024 Democratic nominee to replace President Joe Biden, her approval rating has risen in many polls because she has become the so-called “generic” Democratic candidate. The New York Times I will report. While the word “generic” may sound like an insult, it is in fact a coveted status, […]
Diabetes patients have access to first generic GLP-1 medication: ‘More accessible’
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to reduce weight and Diabetes Management Demand has skyrocketed in recent years, making it difficult for some people to obtain the medicine. To clear up supply chain disruptions, the first-ever generic GLP-1, a replica of Victoza, was launched on June 25th. Victoza, manufactured by Novo Nordisk […]
FTC probing drug ‘middlemen’ over generic shortages at hospitals
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information about the role of drug distributors and other companies that buy drugs for U.S. hospitals over shortages of generic drugs such as chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday. It was announced on . The freedom of information request by the agency and the Department […]
Biden Trails Trump, Leads DeSantis and Generic GOP Candidate
According to a Democracy Institute poll first reported by the Daily Express, former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden nationally in a hypothetical general election showdown, while the typical Republican candidate He trails Biden by 4 points. In a rematch of the 2020 election, 49% of likely voters supported Trump; put That’s 5 points […]
Generic versions of Vyvanse released to address ADHD medicine shortage in US
Pharmaceutical companies have begun shipping counterfeit copies of Takeda’s drug Vyvanse, which is expected to help offset the continuing shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has approved generic versions of Vyvanse for 11 pharmaceutical companies after Takeda’s exclusivity for Vyvanse expired on August […]
FDA approves generic versions of ADHD drug Vyvanse
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of Vyvanse for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amid a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs. Decision. The newly approved drug can treat both ADHD in patients aged 6 and older and bulimia in adults, the FDA announced. in the announcement. The […]
Indivior settles class action lawsuit for $30M over alleged suppression of generic competition for Suboxone
Pharmaceutical company Indiviol has reached a $30 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit filed in U.S. courts by medical insurers. The complaint alleges that the company unlawfully interfered with competition for generics of the opioid addiction drug Saboxson. Indivior is still facing claims from pharmaceutical wholesalers who purchased Suboxone directly from the Virginia-based […]
Biden Trails Generic Republican by Six Points Ahead of Expected 2024 Launch
Democratic President Joe Biden is well behind Republicans in general ahead of this week’s expected campaign start and is likely to seek a second term, according to an NBC News poll. It’s a big setback for the incumbent president. According to the poll, only 41% of respondents said they would probably or certainly vote for […]
Generic abortion pill maker sues FDA to maintain access
The company that makes a generic version of the popular abortion drug mifepristone said on Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried to maintain access to the drug amid a chaotic battle in multiple federal courts. sued. GenBioPro wants to preemptively block any action that would impede access to medicines, including withdrawing […]
