FDA approves injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug Opdivo
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's blockbuster cancer drug, Opdivo. Opdivo is part of a class of drugs called PD-1 inhibitors,
Lay's potato chips, cucumbers, puppy food and more FDA recalls in December 2024
Most of the recalls are contamination or allergen-based. While 2025 is near, there are still callbacks to be aware of. Here is a list of December recalls according to the FDA. FDA
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The FDA’s “Healthy” Labeling Rules – Is Your Brand Ready for the New Standard?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its long-awaited rule redefining the use of the term “healthy” on food packaging.
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FDA Publishes Final Rule on “Healthy”
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule updating the criteria regarding when foods may be
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FDA issues temporary recall of new Gardners 'Cappuccino Meltaway' candy bars
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a temporary recall of the latest Gardners Candies' specialty candy bars. According to the announcement, the Blair County-based candy company is recalling its new "Cappuccino Meltaway" bars due to an undeclared tree nut allergen and packaging issue.
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FDA approves first generic liraglutide once-daily injection
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide; Hikma Pharmaceuticals), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes.
FDA: Weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes drug Mounjaro no longer in shortage
Consumers who take copies of the weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro will need to find a new source for these medications.
FDA Redefines ‘Healthy’ Food Parameters for the First Time in 30 Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration redefined its parameters for “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years.
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Axsome to send Alzheimer’s disease drug to FDA, despite mixed Phase 3 results
Axsome Therapeutics said it would submit its Alzheimer’s disease treatment for FDA approval despite mixed results from two new clinical trials.
Could the FDA's Approach to Vaping Cause an Increase in Smoking?
In early December, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Food and Drug Administration v. Wages and White Lion Investments, a challenge to the FDA's
FDA says shortage of GLP-1 drug tirzepatide is over
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reissued a decision first made by the agency in October that a shortage of the diabetes/weight-loss med tirzepatide is over.
Verastem Oncology's New Cancer Treatment Gets FDA Priority Review
Verastem Oncology said its treatment for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer has been given priority review by the Food and Drug Administration. The new drug application for the treatment in adults combines two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib.