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FDA Stops 500 International Shipments
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently stopped 500 shipments from India.
NDMA in Metformin: Update
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted lab results that show NDMA in some metformin products.
Company Under Fire for Violating Tobacco Rules
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to an Arizona-based company for violating tobacco rules.
Flu Activity Is High Across the US
Across the United States, flu activity is high. And it's expected to continue for weeks.
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.