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• Novo Nordisk Echo Insulin Pen Cartridge Recall Issued: May Break Or Crack

  July 7, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Novo Nordisk is recalling certain insulin cartridge holders for its Novopen Echo insulin delivery system because they could crack when exposed to common household chemicals.

• Drug Company Advertising Skyrocketed In 2015: Report

  July 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The pharmaceutical industry is expanding its advertising spending at a rate faster than any other industry, at a time when some health experts say direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs should be banned.

• Victoza-Tresiba Drug Combo Worries FDA Reviewers

  May 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A proposed combination of Victoza and Tresiba is raising concerns among FDA reviewers who are worried that the low doses may expose patients to Victoza side effects without providing actual benefits.

• Victoza May Be Linked to Gallbladder Problems, Researchers Warn

  November 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers who recently found that the active ingredient in Victoza and Saxenda could cause weight loss are now warning that their study also appeared to show signs of an association with gallbladder problems.

• Study Backs Claims That Victoza Side Effects Cause Weight Loss in Diabetics

  August 19, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows significant weight loss through Victoza use but warns of increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders.

• Plavix and Prandin Drug Combination Could Cause Dangerously Low Blood Glucose

  August 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The combination of the blood thinner Plavix and the diabetes drug Prandin could result in low blood glucose levels that could cause brain damage or even death, Canadian officials warn.

• Victoza Risks Make it Bad Drug for Weight-Loss, Consumer Group Warns FDA

  September 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is urging the FDA to reject calls to use the diabetes drug Victoza as a weight loss drug, saying it is already too dangerous as a diabetes drug, posing a risk of cancer, pancreatitis and heart problems.

• Amid Petition to Recall Victoza, Novo Nordisk Plans Big Expansion

  June 23, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Novo Nordisk is eying new uses for the diabetes drug Victoza, despite calls for a Victoza recall due to pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer concerns.

• Victoza Recall Urged By Public Citizen Over Pancreatitis Risks

  June 6, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is demanding the FDA ban Victoza from the market following a report the group says shows a causal link between the diabetes drug and acute pancreatitis.

• Master Complaint Approved for Byetta, Victoza, Januvia Lawsuits

  December 11, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A Master complant and short complaint approved for the filing of pancreatic cancer lawsuits against makers of Byetta, Januvia and Victoza.