Food Drug Administration

Barefoot Workers And Cracked Floors Found At Factory That Made Recalled Eyedrops: FDA

The eyedrops, made in India and sold in the U.S., could cause vision loss or blindness, according to the FDA.
By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP

First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Gets FDA Approval

U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers.
By Matthew Perrone, AP

COVID-19 Pill Paxlovid Moves Closer To Full FDA Approval

U.S. health advisers are backing the continued use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid, saying it remains an important option for adults at high risk of severe illness.
By Matthew Perrone, AP

FDA Proposes Allowing Oat, Soy And Almond Drinks To Be Called Milk

Officials said Wednesday that plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference.
By Jonel Aleccia, AP

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Threatens Charges For Prescribing Abortion Pills

Noem and the state's attorney general say South Dakota pharmacists are “subject to felony prosecution” if they procure or dispense abortion-inducing drugs.
By AP

Hearing Aid Prices Set To Plummet After FDA Allows Over-the-Counter Sales

The FDA estimates consumers could save $3,000 per pair.
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CDC Advisers Weigh Who Needs Updated COVID Booster And When

Government advisers are debating who should should get new updated COVID-19 boosters and when.
By Lauren Neergaard, AP

U.S. Clears Updated COVID Boosters Targeting Newest Variants

U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters, the first to directly target today's most common omicron strain.
By Lauran Neergaard, AP

Pfizer Seeks OK Of Updated COVID Vaccine Booster For Fall

Pfizer has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives.
By Lauren Neergaard, AP

Former FDA Commissioner: U.S. Can Still 'Catch Up' On Monkeypox

“I think there’s a potential to get this back in the box, but it’s going to be very difficult," Scott Gottlieb said Sunday.
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