Pharmaceutics

This page contains key pharmaceutical news on drug recalls, FDA clearance, safety communications and research. In cardiology, key pharmaceutic agents include antiplatelet therapies, anticoagulants, hypertension drugs, and drugs for heart failure and arrhythmias.   

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system

FDA confirms recalls for Abbott CGM sensors—new lawsuit alleges company concealed information

The FDA finalized four Class I recalls related to safety concerns first reported by Abbott in November. Meanwhile, a Florida man who uses these sensors to manage his diabetes has already filed a lawsuit over the issue.

Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.

Cardiovascular health in the United States: Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly

A new comprehensive report detailed the latest stats and trends in hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and many other areas of interest. “Progress in cardiovascular health depends on knowing where we stand,” the authors wrote. “To improve, we must measure—not occasionally, but consistently, transparently and with purpose.”

Medtronic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the MiniMed Go Smart Multiple Daily Injection system.

FDA clears Medtronic’s new smart diabetes management app

Medtronic's MiniMed Go technology was designed to deliver real-time health data and recommendations to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It works with the Instinct sensors designed by Abbott.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Modern Warrior is recalling all lots of its Modern Warrior Ready capsules, a dietary supplement marketed as a way to boost metabolism, improve brain function and reduce cravings.

‘Mental clarity’ supplement recalled due to risk of cardiovascular events, suicidal thoughts

This product was distributed throughout the United States from April 2022 to December 2025. Customers have been warned to stop taking it immediately. 

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FDA announces supplement recall over risk of heart attack or stroke

Silintan is a dietary supplement marketed as a treatment for joint and body aches. According to a recent analysis by the FDA, however, all lots contained undeclared meloxicam, creating an increased risk of adverse events.

Drugmaker moves ahead with sublingual heart attack treatment after positive FDA meeting

Based on feedback from the FDA, Aspire Biopharma plans on completing a multicenter clinical trial and then seeking regulatory approval for its new high-dose sublingual aspirin therapy. 

CBD heart disease

CBD shows early potential to treat heart disease

Early evidence suggests CBD could help clinicians treat pericarditis, myocarditis and other significant heart conditions. Additional research is still required, however, including many more clinical trials.

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Bleeding reversal agent pulled from market over FDA’s safety concerns

AstraZeneca has stopped selling Andexxa because randomized data suggested some patients may face an increased risk of certain adverse events. The company emphasized that it remains confident in the agent's abilities.