FDA issues new opioid prescribing guidelines
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has issued new rules related to the prescribing of opioid painkillers. The
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FDA OK’s new heart transplant method at Connecticut hospital
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA greenlighted a new heart transplant method for use in a clinical trial
Read MoreFDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the U.S.,
Read MorePfizer to apply for emergency approval of vaccine today; COVID-19 cases up 26% in 1 week — 5 updates
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. reported 8,461 COVID-19 deaths for the week ending Nov. 18, the highest
Read MoreFDA lists essential medicines, countermeasures and pharmaceutical ingredients
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA published a list of the country’s essential medicines, countermeasures and critical inputs Oct.
Read MoreFDA approves evaluation tool for medical device cybersecurity
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA approved a tool Oct. 20 that evaluates and assigns scores to
Read MoreRemdesivir becomes first FDA-approved COVID-19 treatment
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA on Oct. 22 granted approval to remdesivir, which Gilead sells under the brand name
Read More6 recent drug, device recalls
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety.
Read MoreTrump Approves Final Plan to Import Drugs From Canada ‘for a Fraction of the Price’
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump, outlining his “America First Health Plan” Thursday, announced that his
Read MoreFDA proposes change to rule on off-label drug use
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has issued a proposed rule that clarifies when drugmakers are required to
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