Scientists develop an octopus sucker-inspired buccal mucosa suction patch, enhancing systemic absorption of macromolecular drugs. This innovative, non-invasive delivery platform, validated on porcine and human subjects, presents a potential alternative to intravenous injections for better drug bioavailability and patient compliance.
FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage Reports to Ozempic Labeling
The FDA added the postmarketing reports of ileus, or blocked intestines, to the drug labeling for semaglutide (Ozempic). “Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from