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FDA Takes Action to Address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

FDA is working with U.S. Government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the pandemic.

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FDA’s Technology Modernization Action Plan

The plan describes important near-term actions that FDA is taking to modernize use of technology—computer hardware, software, data, and analytics—to advance FDA’s public health mission.

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Fostering Drug Competition

Increasing the availability of generic drugs helps to create competition in the marketplace, helping make treatment more affordable and increasing access to healthcare for more patients.

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Combating the Opioid Crisis

FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.

Jun 01

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Action to Protect Public Health; Increase Supply of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer

Jun 01

Federal judge enters order of permanent injunction against New York company for distributing unapproved drugs

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Jun 01

Allergan Aesthetics Launches Dedicated Multi-Channel Campaign to Contact Patients Who May Not Be Aware of The Biocell® Recall

Medical Devices

May 29

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg and 750 mg, Due to Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity

Drugs

May 29

CHS Nutrition Recalls Champion Meat Goat Pellets R20, Medicated Feed, Because of Possible Rumensin (monensin) Health Risk

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Pandemic Challenges Highlight the Importance of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety

The FDA will release the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint in the coming weeks, outlining our plans over the next decade to create a safer food system.

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Bringing a Cancer Doctor’s Perspective to FDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic FDA recognizes the public interest around expediting the development and availability of a number of potential treatment options.

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COVID-19 Supply Chain Update: Importation of Vital Food and Medical Products

A critical part of the FDA’s work is ensuring the safety and security of the U.S. supply of food and medical products during COVID-19.

More FDA Voices

Jun 02

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review of Individual Patient Expanded Access Requests for Investigational Drugs and Biological Products During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Guidance for IRBs and Clinical Investigators

Drugs

Jun 01