Drug shortages are rising, FDA says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Although there were fewer drug shortages at the end of 2017, the number
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White House proposes a narrowing of FDA’s mission — and a new name
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has proposed a fundamental change to the mission of the
Read MoreFDA to provide recommendations to Congress on how to address nationwide drug shortages
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb asking the agency to convene its Drug
Read MorePrice Check On Drug Ads: Would Revealing Costs Help Patients Control Spending?
(By Julie Appleby and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump wants to control spending on drugs. One
Read More‘Right-to-try’ law intended to weaken the FDA, measure’s sponsor says in blunt remarks
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson, the author of the federal “right-to-try” law signed by President Trump this
Read MoreFDA taking new steps to address the root cause of drug shortages
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has committed to taking new steps to address the root cause
Read MoreFDA’s innovation challenge
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting proposals from developers aimed at encouraging the development of medical devices or with
Read MoreRight To Try Act Poses Big Challenge For FDA
(By Michael D. Becker for NPR) In his first year as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb
Read MoreDrugmakers Blamed For Blocking Generics Have Jacked Up Prices And Cost U.S. Billions
(By Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) Makers of brand-name drugs called out by the Trump administration for potentially stalling
Read MoreFDA plans to speed path to approval for some gene therapies, starting with hemophilia
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will soon be alerting companies that certain gene
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