FDA Alerts

Smallpox
Smallpox
09/26/2019
The FDA has approved Jynneos, a new live, non-replicating vaccination for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox in adults aged 18 years and older who are at high risk for the diseases.
09/26/2019
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
09/20/2019
The FDA has approved the first glucagon-like peptide receptor protein treatment in the US that is not given via injection.
09/20/2019
peanut allergy
peanut allergy
09/16/2019
An FDA advisory committee has recommended the approval of the first therapy for peanut allergies.
09/16/2019
FDA
FDA
09/13/2019
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
09/13/2019
smoking
smoking
09/10/2019
The FDA have identified several ingredients that may be connected to the recent reports of individuals with severe respiratory illness in connection with use of electronic smoking products.
09/10/2019
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
09/09/2019
Previously to this drug’s approval, there were no treatment options for adults with interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma.
09/09/2019
FDA
FDA
09/08/2019
Previously to this drug’s approval, there were no treatment options for adults with interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma.
09/08/2019
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
08/29/2019
The FDA issued a drug safety warning after more than 60 individuals experienced liver injury after they received treatment with 1 of 3 medications for hepatitis C virus.
08/29/2019
Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders
08/28/2019
After 4 clinical trials showed the treatment decreased daily “off” time, the FDA approved this new add-on therapy for adults with Parkinson disease.
08/28/2019
Pneumonia
Pneumonia
08/21/2019
The FDA has approved a new antibiotic available in both an oral and injectable form, for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults.
08/21/2019