Health Mar 10 FDA finds little evidence that the generic drug leucovorin can help people with autism FDA officials say evidence only supports the drug's use in patients with a specific genetic disorder. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation Mar 09 Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit against Hims & Hers over off-brand weight loss medications, enter collaboration The companies on Monday announced a partnership in which Hims & Hers will sell Novo Nordisk's medications at "self-pay prices."… By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jan 11 Watch 5:15 Investigation raises concerns about lack of FDA quality testing for generic drugs By some estimates, about 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs. The Food and Drug Administration says that all agency-approved generic drugs “have the same high quality” as brand-name drugs, but a ProPublica investigation found that… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
Dec 01 New lens approved by FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The lenses use concentric rings to refocus light, potentially preventing severe eye issues like cataracts and retinal detachment. Continue reading
Nov 23 What to know about menopause hormone therapy after FDA removed 'black box' warnings By Grace Abels, PolitiFact The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 8:47 FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris The FDA announced it would begin asking drug companies to remove so-called “black box” warnings for hormones prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause. The FDA says the warning has dissuaded generations of women from taking advantage of the medication that… Continue watching
Nov 09 What to know about the FDA's recall of the blood pressure drug prazosin By C. Michael White, The Conversation A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines. Continue reading
Nov 03 Top FDA drug regulator resigns after officials probe 'serious concerns' about his conduct By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct. Continue reading