FDA Alert
FDA Alert
02/05/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approval expands frontline treatment options for adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not candidates for autologous stem cell transplant, based on randomized trial data showing...
02/05/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
12/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has cleared a once-daily oral semaglutide treatment for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions, based on phase 3 OASIS 4 trial results demonstrating significant mean weight...
12/23/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/23/2025
Kate Young
The FDA initiated approval of leucovorin calcium tablets to treat cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) following a systematic analysis demonstrating promise in this patient population.
09/23/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/08/2025
Kate Young
The FDA has announced mandatory labeling changes for all opioid pain medications to more clearly communicate the risks associated with long-term use, including addiction, overdose, and other serious harms....
09/08/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
06/21/2025
Kate Young
The FDA announced on June 12 that it has approved pembrolizumab for adult patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) whose tumors express PD-L1.
06/21/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
06/04/2025
Kate Young
The FDA announced the approval of darolutamide for treating metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. This review was conducted under Project Orbis, which allows for concurrent submission and review...
06/04/2025
Public Health
Public Health
05/28/2025
Kate Young
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC will no longer recommend the COVID-19 booster vaccine for healthy children and pregnant people. The announcement comes despite previous CDC...
05/28/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/20/2025
Kate Young
The FDA has announced that it will limit access to COVID-19 vaccines, making them only available to high-risk populations. The organization also announced that they will require manufacturers to further...
05/20/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/31/2025
Kate Young
The FDA has approved suzetrigine 50 milligram oral tablets for moderate to severe acute pain in adults. The drug acts on the peripheral nervous system before pain signals can reach the brain, eliminating...
01/31/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/29/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
The FDA has proposed new draft guidance to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters across all skin tones, addressing long-standing concerns about potential disparities in performance.
01/29/2025