DEA plan to stem supply of prescription drugs draws skepticism
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — With pressure building on the the Drug Enforcement Administration to stem the supply
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Study: Nearly Three-Quarters Of Commonly Used Medical Scopes Tainted By Bacteria
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) In an ominous sign for patient safety, 71 percent
Read MoreFDA Launches Criminal Investigation Into Unauthorized Herpes Vaccine Research
(By Marisa Taylor for Kaiser Health News) The Food and Drug Administration has launched a criminal investigation into research by
Read MoreIn bid to lower prices, Gottlieb says FDA will take new action to speed approval of biosimilars
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) NEW YORK — Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, is a
Read MoreDisposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
(Source – www.fda.gov) Medicines play an important role in treating many conditions and diseases and when they are no longer
Read MoreGenetic tests ordered by doctors race to market, while ‘direct-to-consumer’ tests hinge on FDA approval
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is keeping tight watch on “direct-to-consumer” genetic tests
Read MoreFDA Moves To Cut Nicotine In Cigarettes, Helping Smokers Kick Habit
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Cigarettes would contain less addictive nicotine — making them less attractive to smokers
Read MoreFDA approves 2 tests to detect parasite in US blood supply
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA on March 6 approved Oxford Immunotec’s detection tests to screen for
Read MoreGottlieb condemns ‘rigged payment scheme’ for biosimilar drugs
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said that it’s not his agency’s
Read MoreFDA Head Vows To Tackle High Drug Prices And Drugmakers ‘Gaming The System’
(By Sarah Jane Tribble and Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he
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