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…
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FDA 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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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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White House Launches Prescription Drug Pricing Platform
The website offers cash-price discounts on select medications. The White House announced the launch of TrumpRx, an online platform intended to provide lower cash prices on certain commonly…
Read MorePresident Proposes Affordable Health Plan to Congress
Multiple avenues presented, the proposal seeks to lower costs and hold insurance companies accountable. President Donald Trump has announced the “Great Healthcare Plan,” which focuses on increasing healthcare…
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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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HHS and DEA Extend Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026
Temporary extension maintains access to certain controlled medications. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a fourth temporary…
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President Trump Announces Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
The president has persuaded U.S.-based companies to take action. President Donald Trump recently struck a deal with nine U.S. pharmaceutical companies, which will decrease prices for a large…
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President Signs Order Reclassifying Cannabis
The drug shifts from Class I to Schedule III, expanding potential for medical use. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that reclassifies cannabis as a Schedule…
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House Members Write to HHS and FDA Regarding Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
A request from 175 House Members follows an earlier Senate letter on safety protocols and oversight. A group of 175 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led…
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