FDA News

FDA Approves First Intranasal CGRP Receptor Antagonist for Adult Migraine
March 10, 2023

Zavegepant, the first FDA-approved intranasal CGRP receptor antagonist, could be available in pharmacies by July 2023.

FDA Accepts sNDA for Empagliflozin for Children with Type 2 Diabetes Aged 10 Years and Older
March 08, 2023

The SGLT-2 inhibitor, if approved for this age group, would be the first agent in the class with the indication as adjunctive treatment for T2D for those younger than age 18.

Nerivio Prescription Wearable Cleared by FDA for Preventive Treatment of Migraine
March 02, 2023

The prescription remote electrical neuromodulation device is now cleared for both acute and preventive treatment of migraine in those aged ≥12 years, according to Theranica.

FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Support of Safety, Efficacy of GSK Adult RSV Vaccine Candidate
March 02, 2023

The VRBPAC vote that the GSK data support the vaccine's efficacy was unanimous and on safety the vote was 10-2. PDUFA date set for May, 2023.

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Evusheld EUA Withdrawn, FDA Recommends Other Therapies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.