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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.

Sep 17

FDA takes first action under new international collaboration with Australia and Canada designed to provide a framework for concurrent review of cancer therapies, approving treatment for patients with endometrial carcinoma

Sep 13

Statement alerting patients and health care professionals of NDMA found in samples of ranitidine

More Press Announcements

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Sep 18

SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGG IN LEMON DESSERT BARS

Sep 17

Abbott Laboratories Recalls Calcilo XD® Infant Formula

Sep 17

Southeastern Grocers Issues Voluntary Recall Variety pack cookie products sold in Southeastern Grocers stores

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FDA’s Comprehensive Response to HIV — Part I

A multidisciplinary approach helps spur the development of effective treatments and approval of an expanding number of HIV drugs and drug combinations.

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Delivering Promising New Medicines Without Sacrificing Safety and Efficacy

All drugs approved under the agency’s expedited programs are held to the same approval standards as other FDA drug approvals.

Before they can be marketed as “sterile,” many medical devices are sterilized by the device manufacturer or contract sterilizer using ethylene oxide before they are delivered to healthcare facilities.

Ensuring Safe, Effective Medical Device Sterilization in Manufacturing

The FDA is working to help ensure this process is carried out in a safe and effective manner.

Sep 19