Health May 31 Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as FDA considers approval for PTSD The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of the drug on Friday, raising questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, including heart problems.
Science Apr 29 FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety The FDA has warned for years that inaccurate test results can lead to unnecessary treatment and delays in getting proper care. Under the new requirements, labs will have about four years to win FDA approval for new tests.
Politics Apr 26 Biden administration indefinitely delays potential ban on menthol cigarettes The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.
Politics Mar 26 5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.
Health Mar 04 First over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. begins shipping to stores The pill is a hormone-based contraceptive, similar to drugs used by millions of U.S. women for decades. Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa.
Politics Jan 05 FDA says Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. It's the first time any U.S. state has used the approach and follows years of frustration with U.S. drug prices.
Economy Dec 14 U.S. officials confiscate over 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the maker of Elf Bars The Food and Drug Administration pegged the value of the e-cigarettes seized at Los Angeles Airport at $18 million.
Economy Dec 13 After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers Unlike prescription drugs, eyedrops and other over-the-counter products don't get preliminary review by the Food and Drug Administration.
Health Nov 16 Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning The action is mainly a formality, since the FDA had already alerted U.S. stores last month to stop selling the over-the-counter drops.
Health Sep 29 FDA plans to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to begin regulating laboratory-based medical tests. It's a multibillion-dollar industry that regulators say poses a growing risk to patients.