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GLP-1 drugs carry risk of rare but serious eye condition – a physician studying these medicines explains the potential side effect

GLP-1 drugs must now carry a warning label about a potential link to a rare eye condition that can result in vision loss, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Nov. 9. 2026. The eye condition is called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, and doctors often refer…

The Conversation · Nov 10

RFK Jr. loosens access to unapproved peptides: A health law scholar explains what consumers need to know

Unregulated peptides for weight loss, muscle building, longevity and more are a roaring wellness fad – even though these substances have not been proved safe and effective and have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The Conversation · Nov 10

Blood pressure medication recalled across US

A New Jersey-based drug company is recalling thousands of bottles of medication for high blood pressure after they failed to meet federal quality standards. The recall affects bottles of Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine, and Hydrochlorothiazide manufactured by Macleods Pharma USA and distributed nationwide. It covers 3,528 30-count bottles from lot 12251163A…

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Why Pfizer Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) is trading higher Wednesday after the company received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for PF-06482077, or RSVpreF, the company's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate.

Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022

Editorial: FDA should pull ineffective pregnancy drug Makena until we know it works

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration accelerated the approval of a drug called Makena meant to prevent premature births. Now there’s mounting evidence that the drug does not work. The FDA should use its authority to pull Makena from the market until and unless the company that makes it can…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

FDA authorizes first condom specifically marketed for anal sex

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced its first-ever authorization of a condom specifically meant for anal sex.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

FDA Will Foster Development Of Non-Addictive Alternatives To Opioids For Pain: Should Cannabis Be On The List?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that it is taking steps aimed to foster the development of non-addictive alternatives to opioids to manage acute pain and prevent new addiction. The agency issued draft guidance to provide recommendations to companies developing non-opioid analgesics for acute pain.

Benzinga · Feb 9, 2022

Moderna gains full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine while Novavax makes push for its own shot

WASHINGTON — Moderna Inc.’s vaccine for COVID-19 received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people 18 and older, an important milestone that bolsters the shot’s use as a major weapon against the virus.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2022

Why Moderna Shares Are Rising Today

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) is trading higher Monday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Biologics License Application for SPIKEVAX to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Benzinga · Jan 31, 2022

GOP state senator in Georgia files bill that would ban mailing of abortion pill

ATLANTA — A Republican state senator has filed legislation to fight a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing those with a prescription to obtain the abortion pill through the mail.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2022