FDA Conditionally Approves First Drug for Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for…

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A Statement From FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.: Encouraging Retailers to Stop Selling Illegal Vapes

As part of the FDA’s broader strategy to combat the crisis of youth vaping, we are launching an initiative to increase voluntary compliance from retailers. Source: FDA Press Releases

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FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Eyeglass Lenses to Slow Progression of Pediatric Myopia

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism and to slow…

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FDA Removes Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Caprelsa (vandetanib)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has eliminated special safety requirements to monitor for serious heart rhythm problems in patients taking Caprelsa (vandetanib), an approved cancer…

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FDA Responds to Evidence of Possible Association Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today initiated the process for a label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products) to reflect evidence suggesting that the use of acetaminophen by…

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