FDA News

FDA Issues EUA for First OTC Influenza-COVID-19 Test Kit
February 27, 2023

The first-of-its kind combination home-based test matched lab-based PCR tests for identification of influenza A and B and COVID-19.

FDA Accepts Pfizer BLA for Maternal RSV Vaccine for Priority Review
February 21, 2023

Pfizer will present pivotal phase 3 data for RSVpreF to the ACIP on February 23; FDA has set a PDUFA date for the vaccine candidate of August 2023.

FDA Grants Zuranalone Priority Review for Major Depressive Disorder, Post-partum Depression
February 08, 2023

The novel oral agent is administered once daily for 14 days and has demonstrated rapid and sustained improvement in symptoms across trials.

Tezepelumab FDA-approved for Self-administration by Patients with Severe Asthma
February 02, 2023

The approval offers patients the choice to administer the monoclonal antibody at home using a prefilled device or to continue to receive it in a clinical setting.

FDA Advisory Committee Vote Unanimous on Harmonizing COVID Vaccine Formulations
January 30, 2023

The FDA and CDC must adopt the VRBPAC recommendation before it can be considered for implementation.

Evusheld EUA Withdrawn, FDA Recommends Other Therapies
January 27, 2023

The FDA wants clinicians to avoid using the neutralizing antibody as it appears to be less effective against newer circulating strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

FDA Approves SGLT2 Inhibitor Bexagliflozin to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
January 23, 2023

Bexagliflozin significantly improved glycemic control in adults when used as monotherapy, in combination with metformin, or when added to several SOC regimens.

FDA Approves Label Update for Semaglutide as a First-line Type 2 Diabetes Medication
January 16, 2023

The update removes a previous limitation that stated semaglutide should not be used as an initial therapy for treating patients with T2D.

15 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2022
January 12, 2023

Get a quick look at 15 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2022 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.

FDA Approves Novel Capsid Inhibitor for Super-Refractory HIV-1 Infection
December 23, 2022

Lenacapavir is the first of a new class of antiretrovirals, and it is indicated for persons with multidrug resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations.