FDA News

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.

FDA Greenlights Mixing COVID-19 Boosters and Moderna, J&J Booster Shots
October 21, 2021

CDC vaccine advisors will meet Thursday to discuss final approval of booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines and mix-and-match approach authorized by FDA.

FDA Advisory Panel Supports Moderna, J&J COVID Boosters in Back-to-Back Votes
October 15, 2021

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Moderna booster on Thurday, the J&J booster on Friday.

Heart Failure Milestones in Management: 9 Studies Making a Difference in 2021
October 14, 2021

SGLT-2 inhibitors have proven effective in disease modification as well as symptom improvement across HF phenotypes and severity. Get a quick summary of the research.

FDA to Food Industry: Cut Sodium in Processed and Packaged Foods
October 13, 2021

The FDA issued new guidance today providing short-term sodium reduction targets for food manufactures, chain restaurants, and food service operators.

AstraZeneca Submits Request for EUA for COVID-19 Prophylaxis, AZD7442
October 08, 2021

This week, AstraZeneca submitted a request to the FDA for an emergency use authorization for their long-acting antibody cocktail for prophylaxis of COVID-19.

FDA Approves Oral CGRP Inhibitor Atogepant for Prevention of Episodic Migraine
October 01, 2021

The daily oral CGRP inhibitor is the only agent in the class developed specifically for prevention vs acute treatment of episodic migraine.