Manufacturer recalls several compounded drugs over sterility issues
September 17, 2019
Fentanyl citrate and ephedrine sulfate are among the medications affected.
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Cancer-linked impurity found in heartburn drug
September 16, 2019
FDA is evaluating risks to patients.
Trump considers next FDA commissioner
September 10, 2019
Health groups urge Trump to appoint Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless.
Lung cancer drug receives breakthrough therapy designation
September 10, 2019
Targeted therapy gives new hope to patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer.
FDA clears Parkinson’s add-on treatment
August 30, 2019
The new drug is an add-on to levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson’s patients experiencing “off” episodes.
FDA issues warning for certain hepatitis C drugs
August 29, 2019
Use of these meds to treat chronic hepatitis C in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment has resulted in liver failure in rare cases.
Generic EpiPen for kids may help with shortage
August 27, 2019
Teva’s generic EpiPen Jr. helps alleviate allergy drug shortage.
DEA to propose marijuana research regs
August 26, 2019
DEA scrambles to add qualified marijuana growers.
RA drug could help pharma maker stunt Humira losses
August 20, 2019
Blockbuster drug could be key to Humira’s successor.
New drug targets key genetic driver of cancer
August 20, 2019
FDA approved the third oncology drug in the US that targets a key genetic driver of cancer, rather than a specific tumor.
