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FDA Non-Approval Letter | Theratechnologies receives bad news, the stock plunges
The action of Montreal biopharmaceutical company Theratechnologies lost 15% of its value on Wednesday after receiving bad news from American health authorities. Published yesterday at 4:35 p.m. The company says…
FDA allows Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the way Friday for Florida’s first plan to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, an approach long called for in the United…
Cold Medicines | Over-the-counter decongestant ineffective, FDA concludes
Phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant found in many over-the-counter cold medications, is ineffective, a U.S. Medicines Agency (FDA) advisory panel unanimously concluded Tuesday. Posted at 2:03 a.m. Updated at 5:00 a.m.…
FDA Request for Investigation into PRIME, a Highly Caffeinated Energy Drink
An energy drink promoted by influencers, which has gained viral popularity among young people, is facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts in the United States because of its…
FDA expands access to new Alzheimer’s treatment
(Washington) US health authorities on Thursday fully authorized a new treatment for Alzheimer’s, making it more accessible through the federal health insurance system. Posted at 6:58 p.m. Leqembi, which aims…
FDA finalizes rule allowing sale of abortion pills by mail
(Washington) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday finalized a rule change that allows women seeking abortion pills to obtain them by mail, replacing a longstanding requirement in the…
Prohibited sale of Juul electronic cigarettes | Court temporarily blocks FDA decision
A federal court has temporarily blocked the government’s decision to order maker Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes. Updated yesterday at 6:41 p.m. Tom Murphy Associated Press Earlier Friday, Juul…
FDA Bans Sale of Juul Labs E-Cigarettes
(New York) The United States health agency (FDA) on Thursday banned the sale in the United States of all electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, of the Juul Laabs brand, effective immediately,…
Antigenic Tests Less Sensitive to Omicron, FDA Says
(Washington) Antigenic tests for COVID-19, which have the advantage of delivering a result in just a few minutes, are less sensitive to the Omicron variant than to previous variants, US…
United States | FDA offers hearing aids for sale without a prescription
(Washington) US health officials said on Tuesday they wanted to allow the purchase of hearing aids directly in stores or online, without a doctor’s prescription, for people with mild to…