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July 2025 Safety Update: New drug for hand eczema, heart failure; warnings for testosterone meds, Opdivo; FDA halts Elevidys gene therapy…
The latest safety updates from FDA; anemia treatments in older patients; green tea drug interactions.
Jul 27
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July 2025 Safety Update: New drug for hand eczema, heart failure; warnings for testosterone meds, Opdivo; FDA halts Elevidys gene therapy; green tea drug interactions; anemia in older patients
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Special Update on Alzheimer’s Drugs Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab)
New dosing approved for Kisunla for less ARIA side effects; New interactive dashboard of Adverse event reports.
Jul 13
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Special Update on Alzheimer’s Drugs Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab)
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June 2025
Expanded Approvals for Dupixent, Keytruda, Mavyret, Nucala, Susvimo; New Meds: Widaplik for High Blood Pressure, Yeztugo for HIV prevention
Readers, these updates for new approvals did not fit in yesterday's newsletter. Susvimo for diabetic retinopathy and more.
Jun 30
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Expanded Approvals for Dupixent, Keytruda, Mavyret, Nucala, Susvimo; New Meds: Widaplik for High Blood Pressure, Yeztugo for HIV prevention
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June 2025 Safety Update Part 2: Warnings for Transderm Scop, Caprelsa, Hyzaar, Xarelto, GLP-1s (Mounjaro and more)
Transderm Scop (scopolamine) patch and Hyperthermia
Jun 29
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June 2025 Safety Update Part 2: Warnings for Transderm Scop, Caprelsa, Hyzaar, Xarelto, GLP-1s (Mounjaro and more)
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June 2025 Drug Safety Update: Recalls of Carvedilol, Zicam Nasal Swabs, Generic Bactrim; New Warnings for Depakote and Lamictal; GLP-1 meds…
Drug Recall: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Bactrim generic)
Jun 15
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June 2025 Drug Safety Update: Recalls of Carvedilol, Zicam Nasal Swabs, Generic Bactrim; New Warnings for Depakote and Lamictal; GLP-1 meds and Eye Disease (wet AMD)
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Nationwide eye drops recall; New lung, liver, ovarian cancer drugs; Gene therapy trial tragedy; new migraine injectable; Allergy med tips…
1.8 Million Cartons of Eye Drops Recalled
Jun 1
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Nationwide eye drops recall; New lung, liver, ovarian cancer drugs; Gene therapy trial tragedy; new migraine injectable; Allergy med tips; Fish oil supplement good news; more
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May 2025
May 2025 Safety Update Part 2: Spravato Antidepressant, Clozapine, Ambrisentan, Korean Sunscreens, Children's Claritin, "Gas Station…
Spravato (esketamine) Nasal Spray and Arrhythmia
May 18
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May 2025 Safety Update Part 2: Spravato Antidepressant, Clozapine, Ambrisentan, Korean Sunscreens, Children's Claritin, "Gas Station Heroin," Fluoride Tablets, Medication Tips
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May 2025 Safety Update: Duloxetine Recall; New Warnings for Gabapentin, Lyrica, Doxycycline, Other Antibiotics; Animal Testing Changes; FDA…
Duloxetine Recall
May 4
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May 2025 Safety Update: Duloxetine Recall; New Warnings for Gabapentin, Lyrica, Doxycycline, Other Antibiotics; Animal Testing Changes; FDA Delays Continue; Medication Tips
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Phase-out of Animal Studies Requirement for Investigational New Drug Applications
FDA's announcement brings mixed reactions from regulators, industry, public, and the medical community
May 4
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Phase-out of Animal Studies Requirement for Investigational New Drug Applications
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April 2025
FDA Delays Some Updates; Product Warnings for Topical Hair Loss Treatment; Supplements with Hidden Ingredients; Counterfeit Ozempic
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Apr 27
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FDA Delays Some Updates; Product Warnings for Topical Hair Loss Treatment; Supplements with Hidden Ingredients; Counterfeit Ozempic
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April 2025 Drug Safety: Lidocaine cream; new side effects for migraine drugs; antidepressants study; Pluvicto for prostate cancer; Imfinzi…
Consumers Warned about Some Topical Lidocaine Products
Apr 6
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April 2025 Drug Safety: Lidocaine cream; new side effects for migraine drugs; antidepressants study; Pluvicto for prostate cancer; Imfinzi; Tymlos; vitamin B-12 quality; microplastics in teabags
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March 2025
March 2025 Drug Safety Part 2: New warnings for MRI contrast agents; Baqsimi, Belsomra, Furoscix, Iluvien ophthalmic, Metronidazole; Recalls…
(Jump to recalls announcements)
Mar 23
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March 2025 Drug Safety Part 2: New warnings for MRI contrast agents; Baqsimi, Belsomra, Furoscix, Iluvien ophthalmic, Metronidazole; Recalls of ADHD and acne meds; medication tips
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