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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.

Donate COVID-19 Plasma

If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating your plasma.

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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.

Recent Press Announcements

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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

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FDA VOICES: PERSPECTIVES FROM FDA EXPERTS

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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.
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FDA Announces Latest Step Toward Finalizing Memorandum of Understanding with States Addressing Compounded Drug Distribution, While Preserving Access

FDA Announces Latest Step Toward Finalizing Memorandum of Understanding with States Addressing Compounded Drug Distribution, While Preserving Access

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