food and drug administration

FDA approves first generic rival to EpiPen

By Laura Santhanam

In a released statement, the FDA said Teva Pharmaceuticals USA could market their version of the auto-injectors to deliver cheaper versions of life-saving epinephine after an allergic reaction.

Soon, your soy milk may not be called ‘milk’

By Candice Choi, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration signaled plans to start enforcing a federal standard that defines "milk" as coming from the "milking of one or more healthy cows."…

White House proposes a reduction of the FDA’s mission

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

The idea of changing a key mission of the FDA comes amid a turf war between the FDA and the USDA over the regulation of genetically engineered animals.

FDA says liquid nicotine products that resemble candy, juice boxes are a danger to children

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration issued more than a dozen warnings over the illegal packaging practice, saying it can lead to poisoning if children mistakenly drink the liquids, which are intended for use with e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

FDA warns retailers against illegal sale of e-cigarettes to children

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a month-long operation against illegal sales of Juul to children. Investigators targeted 7-Eleven locations, Shell gas stations and Cumberland Farms convenience stores as well…

Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from FDA

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Tuesday of the experimental medication ahead of a public meeting later this week.

Physicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass ‘right-to-try’ legislation

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to allow Americans with life-threatening conditions access to unapproved, experimental drugs risks harming patients’ health.

How a government shutdown could affect your health

By Erin Mershon, Ike Swetlitz, STAT

A government shutdown of the FDA, CDC and NIH will likely have widespread and long-lasting consequences for public health.

FDA clears electronic earpiece to block opioid withdrawal symptoms

By Max Blau, STAT

A wearable device claiming to block the pain of opioid withdrawal has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration under a new expedited review process.