The leading causes of death in the United States (U.S.) are heart disease and strokes.…
Browsing: drug safety
Can you take that prescription drug while pregnant? The FDA wants to find out. The agency is taking a closer…
Quick Hits: FDA Decisions and FDA Approvals
FDA Decided That Mylotarg, a Leukemia Drug, Should be Made Available Again An FDA advisory committee has decided that the…
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a number of prescription drugs come to market that ended up causing grave…
Taking a drug incorrectly can lead to preventable harm. But the FDA and other stakeholders aim to minimize that through…
This week, Su and Jonathan discuss a new study that shows that fast-tracked and prioritized drug approvals by the FDA…
New Drugs Associated With Postmarket Safety Events Nearly one-third of new drugs approved by the FDA over a recent 10-year…
Can You Trust a New Drug FDA Approved?
A new study finds that nearly 1 out of 3 drugs FDA approved by the has a safety issue after…
The FDA has sped up how quickly new safety information that arises on prescription drugs can get to people. Before,…
In a blow to patient safety, the FDA has yet again delayed issuing a rule that would allow generic drugmakers…
Valsartan Recalls: 3 Key Facts
By Caitlin Hoff ConsumerSafety.org For most consumers, a significant drug recall that impacts them is a rare occurrence. Many times,…
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