The Latest Breaking News from Food and Drug Administration

Florida chef’s pink sauce videos stir up TikTok backlash

Chef Pii’s tips on how to use her $20-a-bottle condiment have won 40m views, she says, but many wonder what goes into it

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID drug President Biden is using to speed recovery

Paxlovid has been highly effective at reducing the risks of hospitalization and death, but some patients report a "Paxlovid rebound," in which the disease returns.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2022

Clinics now allowed to purchase, prescribe antiviral drugs

The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for clinics to purchase and prescribe molnupiravir and other antiviral drugs for Covid-19 patients.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21, 2022

FDA temporarily suspends order banning Juul cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an administrative stay on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

40 tonnes of drugs to go up in smoke this week

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and narcotics suppression authorities on Monday inspected more than 40 tonnes of confiscated illegal drugs worth over 34.6 billion baht before they are incinerated at a designated facility this week.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022

As Covid Cases Decline, is it Time to Drop Pfizer?

Leading drug maker Pfizer (PFE) experienced robust growth over the past year primarily based on the growing demand for its Covid vaccine. However, as Covid cases decline, will the company be able to maintain its growth trajectory? Let’s find out.

StockNews.com · Jul 4, 2022

FDA says COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types

With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.

WEKU · Jun 30, 2022

In briefing Congress, Fla. surgeon general admits state decision could limit vaccine access to kids

In a briefing to a congressional subcommittee Tuesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo confirmed that the state decision to block county health departments from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for young children may prohibit an estimated 30,000 disadvantaged kids from obtaining access to the vaccines.

Miami Herald · Jun 29, 2022

Pfizer, Moderna Analysts Respond To FDA COVID Booster Ruling: 'Revenues Will Decline'

The Food and Drug Administration’s panel of independent vaccine experts recently voted 19 to 2 to recommend a new batch of COVID-19 booster shots targeting the omicron variant this fall. The news, announced Tuesday, June 28, could have a big impact on the share prices of vaccine makers.

Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022

FDA approves use of Evusheld

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Evusheld, a combination of long-acting antibodies, for prevention of Covid-19, FDA director Paisal Dankhum said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022