FDA warns against hydroxychloroquine use outside of hospital settings as prescriptions surge
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospita Review) The FDA issued a warning April 24 against using hydroxychloroquine outside of a hospital
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Immunomedics wins FDA approval for new drug to treat aggressive form of breast cancer
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) Immunomedics secured U.S. approval on Wednesday for a new drug to treat women with a
Read MoreAmid Pandemic, FDA Seizes Cheaper Drugs From Canada
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) JUPITER, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration in the past month has
Read MoreFeds Warn Merchants Against Coronavirus Treatment Claims
(By Marisa Penaloza for NPR) Health scams are popping up as the coronavirus crisis grows around the country, according to
Read MoreOnline Coronavirus Tests Are Just The Latest Iffy Products Marketed To Anxious Consumers
(By Victoria Knight for Kaiser Health News) Companies with experience in the “at-home” testing market began announcing in mid-March that
Read MoreFDA approves first generic version of drug that made Martin Shkreli infamous
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA approved Feb. 28 the first generic version of Daraprim, the lifesaving
Read MoreFDA tracking 20 drugs for shortages caused by coronavirus
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA is tracking 20 drugs for potential shortages caused by the coronavirus,
Read MoreFDA, India block 500 illicit drug, device shipments to U.S.
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA worked with India’s government to stop about 500 shipments of illicit,
Read MoreFDA says to stop taking weight loss pill after finding it can cause cancer
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eisai, a Japan-based drugmaker, said Feb. 13 it will remove its drug, Belviq,
Read MoreFDA, FTC join forces to increase biosimilar availability
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Trade Commission and FDA issued a joint statement outlining steps the
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