FDA News

FDA Renews Warning Against Use of Tianeptine-Containing Products, aka “Gas Station Heroin”
January 31, 2024

Reported adverse events of products with tianeptine include seizures, loss of consciousness, and death, according to the FDA.

Opioid with 'Overdose Protection' Formulation Wins FDA Breakthrough Designation
January 29, 2024

The investigational combination opioid from Ensysce Biosciences is designed to deter abuse as well as prevent accidental or intentional overdose, the company said.

FDA Approves Dupilumab for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Aged 1 to 11 Years
January 26, 2024

Dupilumab is the first agent approved to treat EoE in this vulnerable pediatric population.

FDA Adds Black Box to Prolia PI Warning of Severe Hypocalcemia Risk in CKD
January 23, 2024

The Boxed Warning reflects FDA research into severe adverse events including hospitalization and death in persons with CKD treated with denosumab.

Shelf-Life Extended for Narcan Nasal Spray, FDA Announces
January 18, 2024

This second shelf-life extension for the OTC naloxone hydrochloride 4 mg spray continues the FDA's campaign to prevent drug overdose and related fatalities.

FDA Review Suggest No Link Between GLP-1RAs and Suicidal Thoughts but Surveillance Will Continue
January 12, 2024

While the FDA's preliminary evaluation has not surfaced evidence of a link, the agency says it "cannot definitively rule out that a small risk may exist," and so will continue research.

Eli Lilly Open Letter Warns Against Use of Tirzepatide for "Cosmetic Weight Loss"
January 05, 2024

In an open letter to the public, Lilly decries use of tirzepatide products Mounjaro and Zepbound for nonmedical purposes and warns of counterfeit formulations.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Merck BLA for Investigational 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine
December 19, 2023

If approved the 21-valent shot would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine indicated specifically for adults.

FDA Updates LDL-C Lowering Indication for Bempedoic Acid, Bempedoic Acid plus Ezetimibe Tablets
December 15, 2023

The US FDA approved expanded indications for bempedoic acid and bempedoic acid plus ezetimibe for primary hyperlipidemia.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Oral Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Medication
December 05, 2023

Crinecerfont was granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.