Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market
The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will ...
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Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures
In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...
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Save the Food and Drug Administration by breaking it up
Snake oil, it turns out, motivated the founding of the FDA. The term “snake oil” arose out of a controversy from the late ...
FDA approves injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug Opdivo (Dec. 27)
By Sneha S K and Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has approved an ...
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Balancing Safety and Accessibility: FDA Broadens Approval Pathway for Nonprescription Drugs by Finalizing the ‘ACNU’ Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule expanding the approval pathway for nonprescription drug ...
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FDA’s Fresh Take on Use of “Healthy” in Food Labeling
On December 19, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new final rule titled “Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition ...
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FDA adds warning to RSV shots from GSK, Pfizer
Barré syndrome, although it said data don’t prove a causal link and affirmed the shots’ benefit outweighs their risks.
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for ...
FDA's Food Safety Inspections Struggle Amid Staffing Shortfall
The FDA has failed to meet its mandated targets for domestic and foreign food safety inspections since fiscal 2018, the US ...
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FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
New FDA rules for 'healthy' food labels aim to align with federal dietary guidelines. Changes include limits on added sugars and sodium, and prioritize whole foods.
FDA approves injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug Opdivo
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's ...