Thursday, January 19, 2017

Price promises access, but not insurance for everyone
Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), who President-elect Donald Trump chose as his nominee for HHS secretary, also said he did not use legislation to benefit healthcare companies in which he has invested.  READ MORE

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Bad news for biosim makers: FDA sets 'high bar' in interchangeability guidance

Pfizer CEO says public confuses 'ethical' pharma with unethical counterparts

To win Trump's deal backing, Bayer made a new $8B-plus pledge. But how new is it? by Carly Helfand | Jan 18, 2017 8:56am

We recognize that there is a high level of interest regarding FDA’s views on communications about medical products. We are committed to an ongoing dialogue with industry and other stakeholders, and, when needed, providing guidance to clarify the agency’s thinking on these issues. Today, the FDA released two separate draft guidances that will each help provide clarity for medical product companies, as well as other interested parties, on FDA’s current thinking and recommendations for a few different types of communications about medical products.

FDA Warns of Illnesses and Deaths in Pets Exposed to Prescription topical (human) cancer treatment: Fluorouracil

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners, veterinarians, health care providers and pharmacists that pets are at risk of illness and death when exposed to the topical cancer medication Fluorouracil Cream USP 5% (5-FU.) intended for use in people. Fluorouracil may also be marketed under the brand names Carac, Effudex and Fluoroplex. People using this medication should use care when applying and storing the medication if they are also in a household with pets, as even very small amounts could be dangerous to these animals.

Bayer-Monsanto pledge investment, jobs after Trump meeting

DEA agents raid pharmacy in Albion

DEA agents raid pharmacy in Albion

WWMT-TV-17 hours ago
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents were investigating the Park Drug Store on S. Superior Street throughout the day. Park Drug Store owner John ..

FDA's Enforcement Priorities Likely to Change in 2017 and Other ... The National Law Review-20 hours ago

Virginia inmate facing execution argues against drug 'cocktail'

Reuters-4 hours ago
The execution would mark the first time a U.S. state has used two of the drugs - midazolam and potassium chloride - provided by a compounding pharmacy, ...
Virginia set to execute man with controversial drug
In-Depth-Washington Post-19 hours ago