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Pill may replace injections for monoclonal antibody treatments
An innovative new pill can deliver large quantities of monoclonal antibodies and other drugs into the stomach lining after swallowing.
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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product
The first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product will help increase access and affordability of insulin for diabetics.
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Diabetes treatment pump trial begins in Canada
A Phase I trial evaluating Adocia’s BioChaperone® Lispro Pramlintide formulation for insulin pump delivery in type 1 diabetics has begun.
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New process for producing synthetic insulin developed
Researchers say that their novel way to produce synthetic insulin could also be used to create at least eight other drugs.
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Novo Nordisk offers free 90-day insulin supply to patients due to COVID-19
Novo Nordisk has set up a programme to allow patients in the US experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 to receive free insulin for 90 days.
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Limiting shortages: steps for the UK to strengthen drug supply
Dr Sam Roscoe explains his recommendations for pharmaceutical companies and supermarkets in the UK to limit reliance on deliveries from overseas, to ease the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on drug supply chains.
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Wearable patch device could provide an affordable insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics
A study comparing the V-Go device administering regular human insulin and rapid acting insulin analogues found they were equally effective and safe at controlling blood glucose.
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FDA hands Boehringer and Lilly complete response letter for insulin adjunct
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have received a complete response letter from the US FDA for their sNDA of empagliflozin 2.5mg, an insulin adjunct.
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COVID-19 update: Eli Lilly assures security of insulin supply
Having become aware of insulin shortages in pharmacies, the company has stated that its products are not backordered and should be available for delivery by wholesalers.
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FDA transitions to new regulatory pathway for biosimilars
The US FDA will now approve biosimilars via a new regulatory pathway to help grow the competition between biologic products.
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UK bans parallel exporting of crucial medicines to help COVID-19 patients
The UK government has announced that the parallel export of certain essential medicines is banned, to preserve drugs for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
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US drug prices rose three times faster than inflation since 2007
A study of over 602 brand-name prescription drugs shows that list prices increased over 1.5 times and net prices rose over 3.5 times inflation in the past decade.
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Smart patch could be used as insulin delivery method for diabetes patients
A patch the size of a coin has been created by researchers as a way to detect glucose levels in the blood and deliver insulin when required.
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Governor of California proposes state-run drug label
In a bid to lower the costs of medicines, California's governor has suggested contracting generic drug manufacturers to make pharmaceutical products for the state to sell, according to reports.
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First interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller authorised by FDA
The FDA has authorised the first interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller designed to allow more choices for patients looking to customise their diabetes management.