FDA News

FluMist Intranasal Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Delivery and Self-Administration
August 18, 2025

AstraZeneca launches FluMist Home, the first FDA-approved at-home flu vaccine service, allowing self- or caregiver administration of the intranasal influenza vaccine for the 2025–26 season.

FDA Approves Semaglutide 2.4 mg for Treatment of MASH Without Cirrhosis
August 16, 2025

The accelerated approval for semaglutide 2.4 mg for the treatment of noncirrhotic MASH was based on part 1 of the phase 3 ESSENCE trial, which met its primary endpoints.

New Fibromyalgia Treatment: FDA Approves Once-Daily Nonopioid Analgesic TNX-102 SL
August 15, 2025

The US FDA approved Tonmya, a groundbreaking treatment for fibromyalgia, offering hope to millions experiencing chronic pain and sleep issues.

COVID-19 Infection Raises Risk of Asthma and Other Respiratory Type-2 Inflammatory Diseases
August 15, 2025

Large US cohort study finds COVID-19 infection increases short-term risk of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis, while vaccination lowers these risks.

FDA Approves Brensocatib for Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
August 14, 2025

The US FDA approved brensocatib as the first treatment for non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

FDA Accepts Gepotidacin for Priority Review for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urogenital Gonorrhea
August 11, 2025

FDA accepts priority review of gepotidacin for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, with phase 3 data showing non-inferiority to standard injectable therapy.

FDA Approves Finerenone for Treatment of Heart Failure With LVEF ≥40%: Daily Dose
August 08, 2025

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FDA OKs Shingrix Prefilled Syringe: Daily Dose
August 05, 2025

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FDA Mandates Major Changes to Opioid Labeling
August 04, 2025

The FDA requires all manufacturers of opioid pain medications to revise labeling to emphasize and explain risks with long-term use.

FDA Label Update Positions Inclisiran as First-Line Monotherapy for Hypercholesterolemia
August 01, 2025

Inclisiran can now be used without a background statin, as an adjunct to changes in diet and physical activity for reduction of LDL-C in hypercholesterolemia.