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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.

Nov 15

FDA approves first contact lens indicated to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children

Nov 15

FDA clears first duodenoscope with disposable elevator piece, reducing the number of parts needing disinfection

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Nov 19

Precision Dose Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP 150 mg/10 mL Due to Possible Presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity.

Drugs

Nov 15

Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride 150mg and 300mg Capsules (Manufactured by Novitium Pharma LLC) Due to an Elevated Amount of Unexpected Impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

Drugs

Nov 15

Select Varieties of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese are Voluntarily Being Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material

Food & Beverages

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Patient Engagement, Awareness and Medical Device Cybersecurity

To help better communicate medical device cybersecurity risks to patients, the FDA goes straight to the source.

FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amy Abernethy reflects on the importance of incorporating patient perspectives into decisions about new and developing therapies.

Patient Perspective Is Vital to FDA's Work

FDA considers patients the real experts when it comes to their health conditions, as illustrated in the recent rare disease disorder summit.

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To Help Reduce Drug Shortages, We Need Manufacturers to Sell Quality

Drug manufacturers with very high reliability usually have a mature quality management system — purchasers should have the ability to readily identify them.

Nov 20