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FDA Approves Foundayo™ Oral GLP-1 | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

FDA approves Foundayo™, a once-daily oral GLP-1 option for chronic weight management

Foundayo is indicated for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight adults who have at least one weight-related comorbidity.

Ensuring Timely Access to HIV PIP Medications [Case Study]

Case study

The Good We Do: Ensuring timely access to HIV PIP medications

A case study in how clinical collaboration aligned policy with urgent clinical needs to help injured workers access life-saving HIV PEP medications without delay.

Hikma Launches Opioid Pain Alternative | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

Hikma launches brand alternative to opioid pain reliever Nucynta®

On February 25, 2026, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Hikma) announced the launch of tapentadol immediate release (IR) tablets, a brand alternative to Collegium’s opioid pain reliever Nucynta®.

Surgical Bundle Drives Improvements in Worker Recovery

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Surgical bundle drives dramatic improvements in worker recovery

The innovative Optum–MinWorx surgical program dramatically reduces total claim costs and claim duration.

FDA requires opioid analgesic labeling changes | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

FDA requires opioid analgesic labeling changes

In July 2025, the FDA issued a safety alert regarding risks associated with long-term use of opioid analgesics.

New Migraine Med Available: Symbravo | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

New migraine medication Symbravo approved by FDA

In January 2025, Axsome Therapeutics announced FDA approval of Symbravo for treatment of acute migraine.

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