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FDA Commissioner: 100 Days of Change—Modernizing the FDA for a Healthier America | Opinion
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can maintain its high bar for safety and efficacy, and also cut the waste and ...
FDA to consider drug affordability when granting new vouchers to speed up approvals, Makary says
It is unclear how the Trump administration will consider affordability when reviewing a drug, as prices are usually ...
FDA approves shot that protects dogs from fleas and ticks for 8-12 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older ...
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FDA Commissioner: ‘We want to focus on food’
“We want to focus on food. People forget that the ‘F’ in FDA stands for food,” Makary said. Makary noted that the processed ...
Weaver Nut Company chocolate recall under FDA's highest risk level
The FDA recalled some chocolate products by the Weaver Nut Company chocolate, warning about possible serious to ...
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FDA, in policy shift, publishes some drug rejection letters
The agency disclosed a tranche of more than 200 complete response letters from the past five years, but only those involving ...
FDA Offers to Trade Faster Drug Reviews for Lower US Prices
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said his agency may fast-track new drugs from pharmaceutical companies that “equalize” the cost of their medicines between the US and other ...
Blockbuster long acting flea and tick treatment for dogs coming after FDA approval
A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the ...
FDA Issues Risk Warning as Apples Recalled in Four States
A recall of thousands of cases of fruits and vegetables has been issued due to potential fluid contamination—the ...
US FDA declines to approve Ultragenyx's gene therapy for rare genetic disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's experimental gene therapy to treat ...
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA): What It Is and Does - Investopedia
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency that is responsible for the promotion and protection of public health. The FDA was established when the Pure Food and Drugs Act was ...
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Save the Food and Drug Administration by breaking it up
A consumer advocate named Harvey W. Wiley started the FDA in 1906, through the Pure Food and Drug Act, in part a response to the snake oil problem. Wiley also had a passion for food safety.