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Daily Dose: Over-the-Counter Naloxone
November 18, 2022

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FDA Approves Teplizumab, First Drug Indicated to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
November 18, 2022

Teplizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, delayed the median onset of stage 3 T1D by approximately 2 years compared to placebo in a pivotal clinical trial.

Certain Over-the-Counter Naloxone Products “May be Approvable,” According to Preliminary FDA Data
November 17, 2022

A preliminary assessment from the FDA suggests certain naloxone products may be safely used without a prescription to prevent opioid overdose deaths.

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.