FDA News

WHO Issues Medical Product Alert for Counterfeit Semaglutide
June 21, 2024

Three falsified batches of semaglutide (Ozempic) are in circulation, posing risks for ineffective treatment due to incorrect dosing, contamination, and use of unknown ingredients, warned WHO.

Dapagliflozin Approved by FDA to Improve Glycemic Control in Children, Adolescents with T2D
June 19, 2024

Among youth aged 10 to 17 years with uncontrolled hyperglycemia dapagliflozin led to a statistically significant reduction in A1c vs placebo in the T2NOW phase 3 clinical trial.

FDA Approves Merck's 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 50 Years of Age and Older: A First and Long-Awaited
June 18, 2024

Capvaxive is the only pneumococcal vaccine formulated specifically to protect adults 50 years and older from IPD and elicited robust immune responses in both vaccine-naïve and vaccine-experienced adults.

FDA Grants EUA for OTC Triple Test for COVID-19, Influenza A & B: Daily Dose
June 12, 2024

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Phase 3 Trial of Combination Flu/SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Meets All Primary Endpoints: Moderna
June 11, 2024

The investigational combination vaccine elicited higher immune responses vs licensed comparator vaccines in 2 independent age groups, the company said.

Abbott Secures FDA Clearance for OTC CGMs for General Public, Adults with T2D Who do not Use Insulin
June 10, 2024

Abbott becomes the second company to receive FDA clearance for an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system.

FDA Approves First mRNA Vaccine Against RSV for Adults Aged ≥60 Years: Daily Dose
June 07, 2024

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FDA Grants EUA for OTC Triple Test for COVID-19, Flu A & B
June 03, 2024

The over-the-counter antigen test, for use at home or at point of care, discriminates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B in 15 minutes.

FDA Approves Moderna's mRESVIA, First mRNA Vaccine Against RSV, for Adults Aged ≥60 Years
June 03, 2024

mRESVIA is Moderna's second mRNA-based vaccine and will be shipped in prefilled syringes, a desirable feature that could save clinical time, prevent errors.

FDA Decision on Dupilumab for COPD Pushed Back to September 2024
May 31, 2024

FDA has no concerns about the "approvability" of dupilumab for the new indication but needs additional time to review phase 3 data it requested early in May.