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U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves first generic naloxone nasal spray to treat opioid overdose

Agency is also taking new steps to support development of over-the-counter and additional generics of naloxone to help reduce opioid overdose deaths, increase access to emergency treatment

FDA assesses duoenoscope contamination risk

The Food and Drug Administration oversees manufacturers’ postmark surveillance studies on new and significant health concerns in order to understand a device’s risks and to update policies on such risks.

ONCOLOGY MANAGERS OF FLORIDA, INC.: Urges Policymakers to Oppose Drug Importation Proposals

Encourages Florida Policymakers to Consider Alternatives to Rising Out-of-Pocket Costs

Female hypoactive sexual desire disorder drug Addyi to have labeling updated on mixing with alcohol

A labeling change order was issued to Sprout Pharmaceuticals last week by the Food and Drug Administration concerning its drug Addyi (flibanserin).

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA takes action to protect women’s health, orders manufacturers of surgical mesh intended for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse to stop selling all devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the manufacturers of all remaining surgical mesh products indicated for the transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) to stop selling and distributing their products in the U.S. immediately.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: Agency efforts to mitigate temporary shortage of pediatric breathing tubes due to recent closure of Illinois sterilization facility

Statement from Jeff Shuren, M.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on agency efforts to mitigate temporary shortage of pediatric breathing tubes due to recent closure of Illinois sterilization facility

BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC: Aleve PM NDA #205352

Aleve PM is the first and only over-the-counter (OTC) PM product with the 12-hour pain-relieving strength of Aleve plus a sleep aid. Each caplet combines the sleep aid diphenhydramine HCl (25 mg) with the pain reliever naproxen sodium (220 mg), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, to provide relief from occasional sleeplessness associated with minor aches and pains. It can help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.: Sun Pharma Launches Ready-to-Infuse INFUGEM in the U.S.

INFUGEM™ (gemcitabine in sodium chloride injection) is the first and only chemotherapy product in a premixed, ready-to-infuse formulation

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: New opioid analgesic labeling changes to give providers better information for how to properly taper patients who are physically dependent on opioids

Statement by Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Center Director for Regulatory Programs in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on new opioid analgesic labeling changes to give providers better information for how to properly taper patients who are physically dependent on opioids

FDA gives clearance for Scientific Analytics and Hospital for Special Surgery for computer-vision collaboration

The FDA gave 510(k) medical device designation to Scientific Analytics (SAI) for DARI Health, a computer-vision-powered motion analysis technology.

Three-minute 'Theta Burst' treatment cleared by FDA

The FDA has cleared a new treatment for major depressive disorder.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA takes new steps to increase access to adverse event report data for medical products used in animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is making available online the adverse event reports related to animal drugs and medical devices used in animals.

EAS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC: EAS Expands GRAS Capabilities with Toxicology, CRO Services

EAS Consulting Group, LLC, leaders in FDA regulatory consulting services is pleased to announce the expansion of capabilities and comprehensive services offered to clients seeking to file a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and other submissions documenting food safety to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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