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Arkansas Law Prohibiting Manufacturer 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions Upheld by 8th Circuit

FDA Law Blog

By Faraz Siddiqui — As drug manufacturers battle the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) in federal courts over the role of 340B contract pharmacies, an Eighth Circuit decision to uphold a 2021 Arkansas law may render those cases inconsequential in that state. Code Ann. § 23-92-604(c)(1), (2) (Act 1103). & Mfrs.

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OTAT Town Hall on Cell Therapy CMC – The Recording is Available but Here’s an Appetizer

FDA Law Blog

Brevig, Senior Regulatory Device and Biologics Expert — On December 7, 2022, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) held a town hall to answer questions related to cell therapy and tissue-engineered products chemistry, manufacturing, and contr­­ols (CMC).

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2023 IS the Year for OTC Naloxone!

FDA Law Blog

Richardson — Early on March 29, 2023, FDA announced the landmark approval of Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) Nasal Spray for use as a nonprescription opioid overdose reversal agent. According to this announcement, FDA approval of RiVive is anticipated in July 2023 and the U.S. By Kalie E. launch would be in early 2024.

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Episode 309 – Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 23 – Anti-Blackness, Anti-Fatness, and Food Shaming

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Siddiqui October 31, 2023 Summary : This episode highlights the culture of food shaming and anti-fatness as it relates to anti-Blackness. Physical Fitness.” 2023, September 21). November 7, 2023. During this episode, we hear from Da’Shaun L. On one hand, we must not moralize food choices. Time Magazine.

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FDA End-of-Year Release of Warning Letters Impresses (or Depresses)

FDA Law Blog

Maybe that’s also why FDA last week publicized the highest number of important Warning Letters of the year (compared with prior releases in 2023). Perhaps FDA wanted us to remember 2023 as the year FDA succeeded in uncovering critical defects in drug and device manufacturing, and in critical trials.

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DEA Concurs: Marijuana Meets Schedule III Criteria

FDA Law Blog

29, 2023). and their abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. FDA/HHS Analysis, 2023 FDA/HHS last conducted an eight-factor analysis of marijuana in 2016 and concluded that marijuana continued to meet schedule I criteria. Letter to U.S. Letter to President Joseph R. 21 U.S.C. §

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

FDA Law Blog

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. By Larry K. HHS forwards FDA’s analysis and recommendation to DEA.

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