FDA News

7 COVID-19 Home Test Kits Ranked by Usability
January 12, 2022

Seven at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, all available online or at retail, are ranked for dexterity required, instruction legibility, and other features you may need to parse for your patients.

The Obesity Drug Pipeline: 10 Questions on Rx Development
January 06, 2022

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of recent advances most likely to have an impact on weight management in your practice.

FDA Authorizes Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose in Children Aged 12 to 15 Years
January 03, 2022

Pending endorsement from the CDC, adolescents can now get a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, as authorized by an amendment to the original FDA EUA for the vaccine.

FDA approves HIV pre-exposure preventive injection
December 21, 2021

Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension is the first injectable PrEP to receive FDA approval and is given only every 2 months.

The CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines over J&J
December 17, 2021

The CDC recommends against the J&J COVID-19 vaccine if Pfizer or Moderna mRNA shots are available while affirming that any COVID vaccine is better than none.

FDA Extends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster EUA to Cover 16-17-year-olds
December 10, 2021

Referencing waning immunity of the 2-dose mRNA series and availability of the vaccine to youth in this age group for more than a year, FDA determined that benefits outweigh risks.

12 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2021
December 08, 2021

Get a quick look at 12 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2021 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.

FDA Advisory Committee Narrowly Backs Merck’s Oral COVID-19 Antiviral
December 01, 2021

The 13-10 vote was not without controversy as panel members discussed concerns over the novel antiviral's safety risks and modest efficacy.

FDA, CDC Authorize Use of Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots for Every US Adult
November 19, 2021

Booster doses for US adults at least 18 years of age are expected to be available as soon as this weekend.

CDC Signs Off on Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
November 03, 2021

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky officially endorsed Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years, following recommendation from ACIP.