Cobenfy offers an alternative that addresses symptoms of schizophrenia with a different approach. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) for…
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FDA Reports Decline in Youth E-Cigarette Use
High schoolers, in particular, are vaping less. A survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a decrease in…
Read MoreFDA Increases Age Restriction for Tobacco Purchases
Sellers must verify age of anyone under 30 years of age as of September 30. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its final rule, under the Further…
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FDA Warns Manufacturer After Toxic Contamination of Cinnamon in Purees
The agency intensifies scrutiny of the company after food safety violations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Austrofood, citing violations related to…
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FDA Recalls Cases of Walmart Apple Juice for Arsenic Levels
Almost 10,000 cases of the 6-packs are under recall for arsenic levels that exceed federal standards. The Food and Drug Administration updated the severity of a voluntary recall…
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FDA Approves First Epinephrine Nasal Spray Treatment for Anaphylaxis
“Neffy” offers a needle-free option for rapid emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray…
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FDA Approves First TCR Gene Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma
Tecelra treats rare cancer through immunotherapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy for adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial…
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Robert Califf, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
Robert Califf, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
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FDA Authorizes Rapid Point-of-Care Hepatitis C Test
The new testing enables immediate diagnosis and treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) test…
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Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Drug Case on a Technicality
The justices determined the “plaintiffs lack standing to challenge the FDA’s actions“ on expanding access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court released its unanimous decision that doctors’ groups lacked…
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