FDA takes action against 21 websites marketing unapproved opioids as part of agency’s effort to target illegal online sales
FDA takes action against 21 websites marketing unapproved opioids as part of agency’s effort to target illegal online sales
Archive for the ‘Drug Safety Information Podcasts’ category
Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings
FDA announced that all 17 manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that were warned in May have stopped selling the e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling or advertising resembling kid-friendly food products.
FDA approves first drug for neurotrophic keratitis, a rare eye disease
FDA approved the first drug, Oxervate (cenegermin), for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease affecting the cornea (the clear layer that covers the colored portion of the front of the eye).
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new steps to advance the development of evidence-based, indication-specific guidelines to help guide appropriate prescribing of opioid analgesics
FDA awarded a contract to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to advance the development of evidence-based, indication-specific guidelines to help guide appropriate opioid prescribing.
FDA permits marketing of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
FDA permits marketing of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen
FDA approves the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on advancing the science and regulation of live microbiome-based products used to prevent, treat, or cure diseases in humans
FDA announces workshop on advancing the science and regulation of live microbiome-based products used to prevent, treat, or cure diseases in humans.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on significant public health value and cost savings resulting from the agency’s youth smoking prevention campaign
A cost-effectiveness analysis of the FDA’s “The Real Cost” youth smoking prevention campaign shows it has resulted in savings of more than $31 billion for youth, their families and society at large.
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA’s new resource guide to support responsible opioid prescribing for pain management in animals
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA’s new resource guide in support of responsible opioid prescribing for safe, effective pain management in animals
FDA approves new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, Fabry disease
FDA approved Galafold (migalastat), the first oral medication for the treatment of adults with Fabry disease.
FDA approves new vaginal ring for one year of birth control
FDA approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.
FDA approves first-of-its kind targeted RNA-based therapy to treat a rare disease
FDA approves new drug for treatment of polyneuropathy caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR). This is the first FDA-approved treatment for this rare, debilitating and often fatal genetic disease and the first FDA approval of a new class of drugs called small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) treatment.
FDA allows marketing of first direct-to-consumer app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy
The app uses basal body temperature readings to predict when a woman is most fertile to help her avoid conceiving on those days if using as a form of contraception
FDA alerts healthcare providers, women about risks associated with improper use of rupture of membranes tests
FDA alerts healthcare providers, women about risks associated with improper use of rupture of membranes tests
FDA approves treatment for two rare types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
FDA approves new drug for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome after at least one prior systemic therapy
FDA approves first generic drug under new pathway aimed at enhancing market competition for sole source drugs
FDA approves first generic drug under Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation for products with inadequate generic competition
FDA takes new steps to encourage the development of novel medicines for the treatment of opioid use disorder
FDA issued new scientific recommendations aimed at encouraging more widespread innovation and development of novel medication-assisted treatment drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
FDA takes new steps to encourage the development of novel medicines for the treatment of opioid use disorder
FDA issued new scientific recommendations aimed at encouraging more widespread innovation and development of novel medication-assisted treatment drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new steps the agency is taking to support the development of novel nicotine replacement drug therapies to help smokers quit cigarettes
FDA releases the first of two draft guidances aimed at supporting the development of novel, inhaled nicotine replacement therapies that could be submitted for approval as new drugs.