FDA News

FDA Approves Higher Dose of Semaglutide (2 mg) to Reduce HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
April 01, 2022

The higher dose of the GLP-1 analogue allows more flexibility for patients with T2D needing to intensify treatment, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk.

FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Booster Shot for Older and Immunocompromised Persons
March 29, 2022

The FDA authorized a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people aged over 50 years and certain immunocompromised persons.

FDA Label Expansion Further Simplifies HIV Treatment with Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine
March 25, 2022

Persons with HIV now have the option to forego initiation of the long-acting injectable with oral formulations of the medications, according to a statement from Viiv Healthcare.

FDA Issues Safety Alert after Reports of Injury Related to COVID-19 Home Test Kits
March 25, 2022

Injuries have included accidental use of test solution as eyedrops and children ingesting test parts and swallowing test solution.

FDA Approves First Generic of Symbicort Inhaler to Treat Asthma, COPD
March 16, 2022

The FDA has approved the first generic budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate inhalation aerosol for the treatment of asthma and COPD.

FDA Grants Empagliflozin Broad Heart Failure Indication
February 25, 2022

The landmark approval for the SGLT-2 inhibitor will open access to treatment for the ~ 3 million adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

FDA Grants Clearance to First Smartphone App for Programming Insulin Dosing
February 23, 2022

t:slim X2 insulin pump users can now program or cancel bolus dosing with the secure t:connect mobile app already on their phones, says Tandem Diabetes Care.

FDA Approves Eversense E3 CGM System for Use up to 6 Months
February 14, 2022

The 180-day sensor life doubles the period of continuous use and cuts in half the number of CGM removals and reinsertions, without loss of accuracy.

FDA Approves Second COVID-19 Vaccine, Moderna's Spikevax
February 01, 2022

Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD, hopes the approval will help motivate more Americans to get vaccinated.

8 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2021
January 19, 2022

The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.