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Could the Road to an AKS Violation Be Paved with Good Intentions? Pfizer Asks SCOTUS

FDA Law Blog

In September 2020, the OIG issued an unfavorable advisory opinion to Pfizer, concluding that the proposal was “highly suspect” under the AKS because one purpose of the program, and perhaps the primary purpose, would be to induce Medicare beneficiaries to purchase Pfizer’s federally reimbursable medication. 2011), here , and United States v.

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I Hear You Knockin’… Preparing for and Managing DEA Inspections (Part 1)

FDA Law Blog

Recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press releases continue to show evidence of reported registrant civil settlements with the Government alleging recordkeeping and reporting deficiencies. The CSA establishes classifications for drugs based on their potential for abuse relative to their legitimate medical use. 21 U.S.C. §

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I Hear You Knockin’… Preparing for and Managing DEA Inspections (Part 1)

FDA Law Blog

Recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press releases continue to show evidence of reported registrant civil settlements with the Government alleging recordkeeping and reporting deficiencies. The CSA establishes classifications for drugs based on their potential for abuse relative to their legitimate medical use. 21 U.S.C. §

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No Sleep ‘Til District Court: Jazz Sues FDA Over Sodium Oxybate Clinical Superiority Determination

FDA Law Blog

More specific to the facts of this case than the governing statute, Jazz argues that OOPD’s determination that Lumryz is clinically superior to Xywav is inconsistent with FDA’s regulations. Jazz believes that FDA precedent precludes that position and thus FDA departed from established policy, which FDA denied ever existed.

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Rewiring the body clock: Deep brain imaging reveals unexpected complexity in jet lag adjustment

Medical Xpress

This region governs essential behaviors like the circadian clock, sleep, energy balance , and feeding. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. But technical limitations have made it hard to understand how neurons in this area form functional circuits."

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Gabapentinoids – Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Tasce Bongiovanni, Donovan Maust and Nisha Iyer

GeriPal

2011-2014 JAMDA 2020 Efficacy of Gabapentinoids: Gabapentinoids for Pain: Potential Unintended Consequences. It’s not a controlled substance medication. Eric: So I heard gabapentin is the 10th most commonly prescribed medication in the US. AFP 2019 Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults. Eric: Are these generic?

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

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Julianne: It’s interesting because I think I read somewhere that a finding in science often takes about, on average, 17 years to make it into medical practice. We’ll talk about is it in medical practice yet? She tried to extend conversations beyond what was medically, I think, necessary for the encounter.

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