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Coronavirus: Update
Coronavirus continues to make headlines. And now it has an official name.
Weight-Loss Rx to Be Pulled from Market
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked a pharmaceutical company to pull its weight-loss medication off the market. And the company agreed.
Three Prescription Drugs Get OTC Approval
From prescription to over-the-counter — the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the switch for three medications.
C. Diff Rx Approved for Children
A medication to treat diarrhea associated with Clostridioides difficile ( C. difficile ) is now approved for children.
Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication: What's Next?
Over the last several months, several medications have been recalled due to a possible cancer-causing impurity. Here's what you need to know.
Coronavirus Cases: Update
A fast-spreading coronavirus first detected in China has now reached other countries, including the United States.
Schizophrenia Rx Gets Stronger Warning
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened a drug safety warning for a schizophrenia medication.
Coronavirus Vaccine Underway
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, at least one company has said it is working on a vaccine.
Weight Loss Rx Possibly Tied to Cancer Risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a drug safety communication for a weight loss medication.
First Peanut Allergy Rx Approved
The first medication to prevent peanut allergies in children has received a green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).