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FDA warns CBD companies making medical claims
FDA warns CBD companies making medical claims
FDA warns CBD companies making medical claims
April 27, 2020
Suppliers claim CBD can help alleviate opioid addiction, cure diseases.
New lung cancer treatment launches
New lung cancer treatment launches
New lung cancer treatment launches
April 21, 2020
The drug, plus chemotherapy, shows a significant survival benefit.
FDA clears first home COVID-19 test, plus other top news
FDA clears first home COVID-19 test, plus other top news
FDA clears first home COVID-19 test, plus other top news
April 21, 2020
Hospitals could receive $75 billion in funding to combat coronavirus.
Another RA drug starts testing to treat COVID-19
Another RA drug starts testing to treat COVID-19
Another RA drug starts testing to treat COVID-19
April 14, 2020
Olumiant trial joins other RA drug trials, including hydroxychloroquine.
COVID-19 drug price skyrockets, clinical trial begins
COVID-19 drug price skyrockets, clinical trial begins
COVID-19 drug price skyrockets, clinical trial begins
April 14, 2020
An NIH trial on the controversial anti-malaria medication is underway.
Trump, Fauci disagree on the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine
Trump, Fauci disagree on the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine
Trump, Fauci disagree on the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine
April 7, 2020
More COVID-19 patients receive anti-malaria drug despite controversy.
FDA authorizes treatment, rapid test for COVID-19
FDA authorizes treatment, rapid test for COVID-19
FDA authorizes treatment, rapid test for COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Agency issues Emergency Use Authorization for hydroxychloroquine sulfate, along with a novel COVID-19 test.
FDA expands hepatitis C treatment to children
FDA expands hepatitis C treatment to children
FDA expands hepatitis C treatment to children
March 24, 2020
Clinical trial results were similar to those of the drug in adults.
Drugmaker halts access to COVID drug as FDA approves novel test
Drugmaker halts access to COVID drug as FDA approves novel test
Drugmaker halts access to COVID drug as FDA approves novel test
March 24, 2020
First point-of-care test to detect coronavirus cleared.
FDA expedites coronavirus testing kits
FDA expedites coronavirus testing kits
FDA expedites coronavirus testing kits
March 17, 2020
The agency takes other steps to make COVID-19 tests more available.
FDA warning
FDA requires boxed warning on Singulair
FDA requires boxed warning on Singulair
March 16, 2020
New measures taken due to depression, suicidal thoughts, and other adverse events.
Virus
Top 3 Things to Know About Coronavirus Treatments
Top 3 Things to Know About Coronavirus Treatments
March 10, 2020
Discover the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine and drug development.
Warning
FDA, FTC warn suppliers of fraudulent COVID-19 products
FDA, FTC warn suppliers of fraudulent COVID-19 products
March 10, 2020
Companies cited over false coronavirus claims include The Jim Bakker Show.
myeloma
New multiple myeloma treatment works by targeting cells
New multiple myeloma treatment works by targeting cells
March 3, 2020
Isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa, Sanofi-Aventis) was approved in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethason to treat adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies.
Inhaler
FDA clears generic asthma inhaler, inhaled corticosteroid
FDA clears generic asthma inhaler, inhaled corticosteroid
March 3, 2020
Inhaler is the first generic approval of its kind.
Drug Spending
Express Scripts Report: Top Drug Classes Driving Spending Growth
Express Scripts Report: Top Drug Classes Driving Spending Growth
February 25, 2020
Express Scripts’ annual Drug Trend Report highlights top contributors to prescription drug spending in 2019.
Cholesterol Drug
FDA clears first-in-class high cholesterol drug
FDA clears first-in-class high cholesterol drug
February 24, 2020
Treatment is first non-statin LDL-C lowering treatment approved in years.
Question Mark
Pharma maker pulls weight loss drug over FDA concerns
Pharma maker pulls weight loss drug over FDA concerns
February 24, 2020
Eisai disagrees with FDA decision.
Pills
FDA switches 3 drugs from prescription to OTC use
FDA switches 3 drugs from prescription to OTC use
February 18, 2020
Treatments include meds for arthritis pain and allergy eye drops.
Lungs
Lung cancer drug snags priority review
Lung cancer drug snags priority review
February 18, 2020
Treatment will be first to target a specific type of advanced lung cancer.
Cancer treatment
FDA clears novel generic thyroid cancer treatment
FDA clears novel generic thyroid cancer treatment
February 11, 2020
FDA cleared the first generic sodium iodide product to treat hyperthyroidism and carcinoma of the thyroid.
Medication
Small molecular drugs led 2019 approvals
Small molecular drugs led 2019 approvals
February 10, 2020
FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research approved fewer new treatments in 2019.
Allergy
FDA clears landmark peanut allergy drug Palforzia
FDA clears landmark peanut allergy drug Palforzia
February 4, 2020
Global market for peanut allergy treatments estimate at $4.5 billion.
Medication
Top 3 drugs expected in first half 2020
Top 3 drugs expected in first half 2020
February 3, 2020
A new class of drugs for high cholesterol and a novel peanut allergy treatment lead expected approvals.
Cancer treatment
Sarcoma med will be available soon
Sarcoma med will be available soon
January 27, 2020
Novel cancer drug snags FDA approval.
PTSD
MDMA could be approved to treat PTSD
MDMA could be approved to treat PTSD
January 27, 2020
Traditional party drug known as ecstasy is undergoing clinical trials to assist in PTSD treatment.
Pills
Epilepsy, bipolar drug recalled due to contamination
Epilepsy, bipolar drug recalled due to contamination
January 20, 2020
Lamotrigine was contaminated with a heart drug.
diabetes
Blockbuster diabetes drug snags new heart indication
Blockbuster diabetes drug snags new heart indication
January 20, 2020
Ozempic’s approval follows Jardiance’s expanded heart indication last July.
FDA Approved
FDA okays novel med for children with diabetes
FDA okays novel med for children with diabetes
January 10, 2020
Already approved for adult patients, Fiasp is now available for children.
Pills warning
More Ranitidine recalled, plus another big drug recall
More Ranitidine recalled, plus another big drug recall
January 10, 2020
Major depression drug recalled over wrong dosage.
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