FDA mandates warning labels for GLP-1 drugs over rare eye disorder
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration on 10 November required manufacturers of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs to add a warning about non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a rare condition that can cause permanent vision loss.
The agency announced the requirement on 9 November after data showed a small but measurable increase in the risk of the disorder. Companies such as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will need to update their product labels, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology highlighted the importance of the warning.