Prevent Kidney Disease
One way to prevent kidney disease is to keep blood pressure low. But nearly half of adults have high blood pressure. Learn more about FDA-approved medicines for hypertension.
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COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Boosters
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available for individuals 6 months and older.
Drug Shortages
FDA works closely with manufacturers to prevent or reduce the impact of drug shortages.
Recent Press Announcements
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
The FDA provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this website
Mar 22
Ascend Laboratories LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, USP 75 mg and 150 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
Drugs
Mar 21
Perfection Bakeries, d/b/a/ Aunt Millie’s Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in “Our Family Hot Dog Buns 8 Ct.”
Food & Beverages
Mar 20
Mutual Trading Co., Inc Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy in Sauces
Food & Beverages
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FDA VOICES: PERSPECTIVES FROM FDA EXPERTS
How FDA’s Strategy Helps Ensure the Safety of Imported Seafood
The FDA requires that imported foods meet the same safety standards as those produced by domestic farms and facilities.
FDA and FTC Collaborate to Advance Competition in the Biologic Marketplace
FDA and FTC have been working together to help advance competition for biologics, including biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars.
Collaboration and Scientific Innovation Stimulated Advancement in the Generic Drug Program in 2022
In 2022, FDA had a very productive year with the approval of hundreds of generic drugs.
Recently Published Guidances
Mar 17
Further Amendments to General Regulations of the Food and Drug Administration to Incorporate Tobacco Products - Small Entity Compliance Guide
Tobacco
Mar 17
Prohibition of Distributing Free Samples of Tobacco Products
Tobacco
Mar 17
Determination of the Period Covered by a No-Tobacco-Sale Order and Compliance With an Order
Tobacco