The Latest Breaking News from Food and Drug Administration

FDA to approve new omicron COVID-19 boosters

The Food and Drug Administration is set to approve new boosters that specifically target the omicron mutation of COVID-19.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

FDA chief says long-awaited opioid review still in the works

The head of the Food and Drug Administration says a government review of prescription opioid medications, including their risks and contribution to the U.S. overdose epidemic, is still underway

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

32 tonnes of impounded drugs to be destroyed

Thirty-two tonnes of seized illicit drugs will be incinerated at the Akkhie Prakarn Plc factory in Bang Pu Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan province, on Aug 30-31, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) secretary-general Paisal Dankhum said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022

What Mayo Clinic experts want you to know about over-the-counter hearing aids

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the way for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, making it possible for consumers to purchase these instruments without medical exams or fittings as soon as this fall. It will likely mean cost savings, but what should those with hearing issues know before…

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Over-the-counter hearing aids have been greenlighted by the FDA – your local pharmacist will soon be able to sell you the device you need

After a long delay, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations Aug. 16, 2022, for over-the-counter hearing aids. The final rule is effective 60 days from its publication, meaning that consumers could see OTC hearing aids hitting the shelves of community pharmacies nationwide by October 2022.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Hearing aids OK’d for over-the-counter sale starting in October, prices expected to fall

The Food and Drug Administration said the new regulation creates a new class of hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam or prescription. They’ll be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other stores.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022

FDA finalizes over-the-counter hearing aid rule

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule making hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss available without requiring them to see a doctor.

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

Wellness vapes: what you need to know about vaping vitamins and other supplements

So-called wellness vapes are growing in popularity. Unlike regular vapes (e-cigarettes) that contain nicotine, these products contain vitamins, hormones or essential oils. But they have caught the attention of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the unproven health claims made by many of the companies that sell…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

No Häagen-Dazs recall in Thailand - FDA

Certain batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream products that have been found to be contaminated with traces of a chemical linked to cancer have not been imported into Thailand, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deputy secretary-general Weerachai Nolwachai said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13, 2022

Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Menarini Group and Radius Health’s (NASDAQ:RDUS), New Drug Application (NDA) for elacestrant for patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The agency has granted Priority Review designation and assigned a target action date of February 17, 2023. Radius Health…

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2022