The FDA is taking feedback from the public as it weighs the decision to reduce high-dose prescription painkillers delivered in outpatient settings.
Tag: Food and Drug Administration
FDA Admits Past Mistakes In Handling Opioid Crisis
The Food and Drug Administration addressed its missteps in handling the crisis and outlined its future plans in a new statement.
Former Commissioner Blames FDA For Opioid Crisis: "No One Stopped It"
“There are no studies on the safety or efficacy of opioids for long-term use,” said former FDA commissioner David Kessler in a recent “60 Minutes” interview.
FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
“The FDA has a lack of transparency. They use the advisory committees as cover,” said the head of the FDA’s opioid advisory council. A Food and Drug Administration adviser says that the agency is putting the needs of pharmaceutical companies above the public by continuing to approve dangerous pain medications. Speaking with The Guardian, Dr.… Continue reading FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
FDA Cracks Down On Top E-Cig Brands To Curb Teen Vaping Epidemic
Around 1,300 warning letters have been sent to retailers of e-cigarettes found to be illegally selling e-cigarette products to minors. The Food and Drug Administration, concerned about the rising numbers of teenagers who “vape,” is cracking down on major e-cigarette brands to try and stop this trend. In a press release issued on Wednesday (Sept.… Continue reading FDA Cracks Down On Top E-Cig Brands To Curb Teen Vaping Epidemic
FDA Challenges Developers To Make Better Pain Treatment Devices
For an innovation challenge, the FDA is looking for devices that provide more benefits than opioids, with fewer risks. The Food and Drug Administration wants better options available for treating pain—and it is turning to developers for help. The FDA announced this week that it is running a new innovation challenge for medical devices that… Continue reading FDA Challenges Developers To Make Better Pain Treatment Devices