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FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine

US FDA approves AstraZeneca's flu vaccine for self-administration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has approved AstraZeneca's influenza nasal spray vaccine for self-administration, making it the first of its kind that patients can give themselves.

FDA approves first nasal spray influenza vaccine for self or caregiver administration

INDIANA- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self– or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for preventing influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes

FDA approves FluMist for upcoming flu season

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday an approval of a new self- and caregiver-administered nose spray against the flu.

FTC sues drug 'gatekeepers'

US FTC sues drug 'gatekeepers' over high insulin prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued the country's three largest pharmacy benefit managers on Friday, accusing them of steering diabetic patients towards higher priced insulin in order to reap millions of dollars in rebates from pharmaceutical companies.

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FTC sues pharmacy insurance managers, alleging unfair drug prices

The FTC accuses the largest pharmacy benefit manager companies of unfairly boosting prices on prescription drugs.

USA Today · 7h

Federal Trade Commission sues drug 'gatekeepers' over high insulin prices

The three price benefit managers jointly administer 80% of all prescriptions in the U.S., the FTC said in the lawsuit.

FDA approves first drug for rare neuron disease, Niemann-Pick type C

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first treatment for Niemann-Pick disease, type C, the ...

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Sanofi wins US approval for drug combination to treat multiple myeloma

Sanofi won approval for the use of a drug combination with its Sarclisa infusion to treat certain types of newly diagnosed ...

US FDA approves Zevra’s treatment for rare genetic disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zevra Therapeutics' drug for a rare and fatal genetic disorder, making it ...

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The FDA wants to place warning labels on food packages to combat obesity and other health conditions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking to propose the inclusion of front-of-package warning labels that detail the ...

FDA Says Drug Makers Will Stop Producing Fentanyl 'Lollipops'

Controversial fentanyl lollipops and similar products will no longer be made by drug makers, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

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Illicit practice: NAFDAC seals Maiduguri drug market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri, ...

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FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity

The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if ...

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FDA Alert: Pulmonology Drug Approvals and Recalls, Medical Device Updates

FDA drug alerts in pulmonology, including drug approvals/warnings, vaccine approvals, medical device recalls/updates, and drug label updates.

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FDA warns food companies for violations in acidified foods and seafood imports

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement ...

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Anti-pneumonia drug made in Florida recalled for bacteria contamination, FDA says

One batch of a drug used to prevent pneumonia was recalled Wednesday for Cohnella bacteria contamination, the FDA said.

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