FDA News

RSV Older Adult Vaccine Candidate from GSK Wins FDA Priority Review, PDUFA Date Set
November 02, 2022

The FDA accepted the GSK BLA and granted priority review to what could be the first vaccine approved against RSV in adults aged ≥60 years, according to the company.

US FDA Grants EUA for Novavax COVID-19 Booster Shot
October 20, 2022

Another choice of booster may help increase follow-up vaccination among the 50% of US adults who have yet to get a first booster dose.

FDA Expands EUA for Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children as Young as Age 5 Years
October 13, 2022

The FDA amended EUAs for omicron-adapted vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna, authorizing the shots for children and adolescents.

4 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2022
October 06, 2022

Novel NMDA receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder, first topical PDE4i approved for plaque psoriasis, and more.

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Tirzepatide for Treatment of Obesity, Overweight in Adults
October 06, 2022

The first-in-class dual incretin receptor agonist was granted fast track designation for investigation in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities.

FDA Recall Announced for Atenolol, Clopidogrel based on Labeling Mix-up
September 30, 2022

Only 1 lot of each medication was affected by the mislabeling, according to generic repackaging and distribution services company Golden State Medical Supply.

Finerenone: FDA Expands Label to Include Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial Data
September 14, 2022

Data from the pivotal phase 3 FIGARO-DKD cardiovascular outcomes trial with finerenone reaffirms the agent's dual cardiorenal risk reduction benefits in T2D-associated CKD.

Abelacimab Receives Fast Track Designation from FDA for Prevention of Stroke, Systemic Embolism in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
September 09, 2022

Abelacimab is a dual-acting, fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively targets both factor XI and factor XIa with high affinity.

FDA Authorizes Pfizer and Moderna Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots
August 31, 2022

The FDA EUA amendments for updated booster vaccinations are based on clinical studies of the omicron BA.1 variant and preclinical data on the BA.4 and BA.5 variants.

Novel Rapid-acting Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder First to Get FDA Nod
August 25, 2022

The dextromethorphan HBr-bupropion HCI combination uses the first new oral MOA in 6 decades and is labeled to improve depressive symptoms starting at 1 week.