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Supreme Court rejects drugmaker’s ‘skinny label’ patent challenge
Drugmaker Hikma's generic version of Amarin Pharma's cardiovascular medication Vascepa did not infringe Amarin's patents, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled.
Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
The U.S. Supreme Court ensured that the abortion pill can continue to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed by mail, as the justices restored for now a 2023 federal rule.
Trump says FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is out
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, President Donald Trump said, after weeks of clashing with top White House and health advisers.
Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a federal rule allowing the abortion pill to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed through the mail.
US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
A US appeals court temporarily blocked the FDA rule allowing mail-order access to abortion drug mifepristone, limiting availability nationwide.
MoCo sickle cell patient makes MD history
A Silver Spring woman with sickle cell disease has become the first adult patient with the condition in Maryland to receive FDA-approved gene therapy.
FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
The FDA said it is taking steps to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness such as depression, following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47B industry
The Justice Department is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, though that does not legalize marijuana across the U.S.
MD-based Novavax raises 2026 outlook on strength in vaccine deals
Gaithersburg-based Novavax raised its adjusted revenue forecast for 2026, as it expects milestone payments from vaccine supply and licensing deals to offset sagging demand.
Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website
President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a website meant to offer consumers access to discounted prescription medicines.
Recalled tuna shipped to stores in 9 states, including MD
The FDA is warning consumers that tuna recently shipped to several states, including Maryland, was previously recalled roughly a year ago.
Former MD CEO charged with insider trading tied to COVID vaccine contamination
An ex-executive of Gaithersburg-based Emergent BioSolutions was charged with selling stock while knowing about problems at a Baltimore plant.
