The Fifth Circuit had ruled in Louisiana’s favor and imposed a nationwide block. The Supreme Court temporarily lifted an injunction against abortion drugs being provided via telehealth appointments…
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President Trump Orders FDA to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Reviews
Ibogaine compounds have been studied as potential therapies for treating mental health. President Donald Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to expedite and prioritize reviews of research…
Read MoreFDA Seeks Public Input on Expedited Review Voucher Pilot Program
The agency has scheduled a hearing and comment period on initiative for faster evaluation of priority therapies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Federal…
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HHS Releases Guidance for Human-Based Research to Reduce Animal Testing
FDA and NIH announce actions to advance alternative research methods and validation frameworks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance outlining how drug…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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Senator Introduces Legislation to Ban Chemical Abortion Pills
Senator Hawley called on the U.S. to protect the unborn and the safety and health of pregnant women. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri has introduced the Safeguarding Women…
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Senate Committee Seeks FDA Safeguards on Abortion Pills
The legislators urge in-person dispensing of mifepristone, citing the black box warnings. Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education, and Pensions are calling on the Food…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Primate Testing in Drug Trials
Agency outlines updated approach for certain monoclonal antibody studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance proposing reduced reliance on non-human primates in “preclinical…
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FDA Warns Retailers After Recalled Infant Formula Remains on Store Shelves
The agency cited gaps in recall compliance during an investigation tied to infant formula botulism cases. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a reminder to food…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Expand Engagement With HBCUs
A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative…
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