Food and Drug Administration News

FDA approves new pain drug Journavx

FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.

BioPharma Dive · 10h

Vertex’s non-opioid pain drug gets FDA approval in milestone for company and research

Despite high demand for an option like Journavx, doctors fear the drug’s price could be a major hangup for insurers, potentially limiting patients’ ability to access it.

Hosted on MSN · 9h

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Shares Gain After FDA Approves Non-Opioid Pain Drug

Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals rose after Journavx, the company’s oral non-opioid pain medication, received Food and Drug Administration approval.

Lay's Potato Chip Recall Is Very Serious

USA Today · 1d

Lay's potato chips recall upgraded to FDA's most serious level. Is Ohio affected?

The FDA elevated Lay's Classic Potato Chips to the highest risk level. Here what to know, and whether the recall impacts Ohio.

The New York Times · 1d

The F.D.A. Upgraded a Recall of Some Lay’s Potato Chips. Here’s What to Know.

The Food and Drug Administration is using its most severe notice in a recall of more than 6,000 bags of chips in two states because of “undeclared milk.”

Yahoo · 1d

Lay's potato chips recall set at highest risk level

The FDA recalled Lay's Classic Potato Chips in two states under a Class 1 recall, meaning eating the product could have serious health risk for people with a milk allergy.

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US FDA approves Axsome Therapeutics' migraine drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Axsome Therapeutics' migraine treatment, the company said on Thursday.

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Fact check: Kennedy repeats false and misleading claims in confirmation hearing

In his first Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

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FDA redefines ‘healthy’ food labels to help consumers make informed choices

The FDA is overhauling food labels to redefine "'healthy," focusing on redefining terms and introducing new front-of-package ...

The Washington Post2d

Americans might finally have to face what’s in their food

A grocery shopper at a Chicago store on Jan. 15. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) In the final days of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a front-of-package food ...

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RFK Jr. wants to get rid of food dyes. These 'crunchy moms' are ready.

RFK Jr. said in Wednesday's confirmation hearing that he wants to combat food dyes. 'Crunchy moms' finally feel seen.

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The FDA Is Changing Food Safety Strategy Around Fresh and Frozen Berries

The FDA announced the changes in a “ prevention strategy ” to keep fresh and frozen berries from being contaminated with ...

Trump Administration Orders a Temporary Freeze on Food and Health Agency Communications

Dr. Dorothy Fink, the acting secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump, has ...

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New Maintenance Dosing Option for Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi Offers Flexibility

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new maintenance dosing schedule for Leqembi, a monoclonal antibody ...

The Real Reason Why There Have Been So Many Food Recalls Lately

Food safety experts explain why there have been so many food recalls lately, plus how to stay on top of the latest news ...

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