FDA Approves New Opioid Despite Controversy
On Friday, November 2nd, FDA announced its approval of Dsuvia™, a highly potent synthetic opioid manufactured by AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The drug is a sublingual (under the tongue) formulation...
Opioid Epidemic: FDA “Ups the Ante” on Labeling Requirements for Opioid Painkillers
On Tuesday, March 22 the FDA announced class-wide safety labeling changes for all immediate-release opioid painkillers. FDA stated that these changes are being made as part of the Agency's...
Many Senators Offer Support for FDA Commissioner Nominee, Dr. Robert Califf
On September 15, 2015, President Obama announced Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, as his nominee for Commissioner of the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf is a world renowned cardiologist...