/tags/food-and-drug-administration Food and Drug Administration en-US WLRN Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:30:22 GMT /health/2023-06-13/florida-prescription-drugs-canada A judge has put on hold key parts of a lawsuit filed by Florida against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, after the federal agency said it expects to make a decision by Oct. 31 on the state's plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:30:22 GMT /health/2023-06-13/florida-prescription-drugs-canada Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /news/2022-07-25/5-things-to-know-about-the-fdas-flawed-approach-to-accelerated-drug-approvals An NPR investigation found stalled confirmatory trials and lax enforcement are plaguing the FDA's accelerated approval of drugs for urgent medical needs. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-07-25/5-things-to-know-about-the-fdas-flawed-approach-to-accelerated-drug-approvals Sydney Lupkin /2022-07-18/florida-ice-cream-company-big-olaf-recalls-its-products-following-a-listeria-outbreak An outbreak in Big Olaf ice cream products that has sickened nearly two dozen people in 10 states forced the brand to recall all of its flavors and products, the Food and Drug Administration says. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:56:04 GMT /2022-07-18/florida-ice-cream-company-big-olaf-recalls-its-products-following-a-listeria-outbreak Shauneen Miranda /2022-03-18/moderna-seeks-approval-for-a-2nd-covid-19-booster-shot-for-adults If approved, this would be the second booster shot Moderna has issued for people ages 18 and up. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:41:59 GMT /2022-03-18/moderna-seeks-approval-for-a-2nd-covid-19-booster-shot-for-adults Ayana Archie /2020-10-23/will-fda-heed-its-outside-experts-advice-on-covid-19-vaccines A panel of doctor and scientists raised questions about the expedited regulatory path the Food and Drug Administration is considering for COVID-19 vaccines. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:13:23 GMT /2020-10-23/will-fda-heed-its-outside-experts-advice-on-covid-19-vaccines Sydney Lupkin /2020-07-16/meaningless-fda-certificates-are-used-to-tout-dubious-face-masks Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:45:00 GMT /2020-07-16/meaningless-fda-certificates-are-used-to-tout-dubious-face-masks Sydney Lupkin /2020-04-08/sec-suspends-trading-of-company-that-sold-at-home-covid-19-tests Wellness Matrix Group said the test had been approved but the Food and Drug Administration said it has not authorized any such product. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:18:08 GMT /2020-04-08/sec-suspends-trading-of-company-that-sold-at-home-covid-19-tests Tom Dreisbach /2020-03-24/fda-expedites-treatment-of-seriously-ill-covid-19-patients-with-experimental-plasma Scientists are rolling out an old-fashioned approach they hope will help treat COVID-19. The treatment involves giving patients plasma from people who have recovered from the virus. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:39:00 GMT /2020-03-24/fda-expedites-treatment-of-seriously-ill-covid-19-patients-with-experimental-plasma Joe Palca /2020-03-12/how-coronavirus-is-affecting-the-u-s-pharmaceutical-supply In China, drug manufacturers are getting back to work. But supply chain disruptions could still lead to drug shortages down the road. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:31 GMT /2020-03-12/how-coronavirus-is-affecting-the-u-s-pharmaceutical-supply Sydney Lupkin /2020-03-02/coronavirus-testing-what-to-know-as-it-becomes-available-across-the-u-s Vice President Pence says more than 2,500 kits are being distributed, with the ability to conduct more than 1 million tests. The tests will be more broadly available in coming weeks, labs say. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:09:23 GMT /2020-03-02/coronavirus-testing-what-to-know-as-it-becomes-available-across-the-u-s Laurel Wamsley