FDA approves supplemental new drug application to expand Mavacamten label for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to expand the label on mavacamten (Camzyos) to include data from the Phase 3 VALOR HCM study. The study evaluated mavacamten in patients with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HCM) eligible for septal reduction therapy (SRT) and with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class 3-4 or … Read more

Semaglutide: be careful when buying a slimming drug online

A few years ago, celebrity weight management practices were out of reach for most people. Live-in cooks and personal trainers, not to mention elaborate surgical procedures like Brazilian butt lifts, weren’t real options for most. But with the advent of drugs like semaglutide, it seems anyone can go online and buy the same wonder drug … Read more

The scientist behind Ozempic claims the drug can make life so miserably boring

Stay on top of fashion trends and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay on top of fashion trends and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter One of the scientists whose work paved the way for the development of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has revealed why life can get so … Read more

Column: Merck says it was “forced” to negotiate drug prices with Medicare. This is nonsense

No one really expected the pharmaceutical industry to sit back and accept when Congress authorized Medicare to begin negotiating the prices of the prescription drugs it buys for enrollees. By that standard, the federal lawsuit filed on June 6 by major drugmaker Merck falls into the no-news category of man biting dog. So too was … Read more

Ozempic, Mounjaro could be a breakthrough drug for PCOS symptoms

Branneisha Cooper before and after going to Mounjaro. Branneisha Cooper An increasing number of women with PCOS are taking medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Women with PCOS told Insider that Mounjaro has helped them have regular menstrual cycles and lose weight. Eventually these drugs could be the “gold standard” for treating PCOS, according to Dr. … Read more

Lady Gaga slammed into embarrassing ad for migraine drug: You don’t need money that much

Music From Gabi Duncan June 14, 2023 | 11:28 Lady Gaga is facing criticism after teaming up with Pfizer to promote migraine drug Nurtec. The singers’ paid partnership with the pharmaceutical giant was met with a harsh response from fans who criticized the embarrassing announcement and accused Gaga of selling out for cash. Girl what … Read more