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U.S. FDA @US_FDA 22 hours ago

Here’s a look at some of the FDA’s latest activities as we fight the #COVID19 pandemic.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

We are committed to expediting the development and availability of treatments during this pandemic, including for pediatric patients.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

People who start smoking as young teens are more likely to get addicted to nicotine and become lifelong smokers. During #RedRibbonWeek , help teens stay tobacco-free. via @FDATobacco

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

#Halloween is fast approaching, and you may be celebrating it a bit differently this year. Whatever form your celebration takes, make sure it includes safe hygiene practices, social distancing and frequent hand washing.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Many within the food industry rely on private audits to evaluate supplier performance. Today, FDA launched a voluntary pilot program to evaluate alignment of private third-party food safety audit standards with the food safety regulatory requirements.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Before purchasing prescription medicine online, learn the signs of safe and unsafe online pharmacies . #BeSafeRx #PharmacySafety

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 22 hours ago

This week we gave the first FDA approval for a #COVID19 treatment. The drug was approved for adults and children ages 12 and older for the treatment of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 22 hours ago

As of today, 283 tests are authorized by FDA under EUAs; these include 221 molecular tests, 56 antibody tests, and 6 antigen tests.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 8 hours ago

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay is today! Find a drop off location near you.

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U.S. FDA @US_FDA 2 month ago

"A 35 percent improvement in survival is a pretty substantial clinical benefit," FDA Commissioner @SGottliebFDA said in relation to the convalescent plasma emergency use authorization issued today.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 2 month ago

Today, we issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight #COVID19 .

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 6 month ago

FDA is requesting immediate removal of all Rx and over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) from the U.S. market.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Today, we gave the first FDA approval for a #COVID19 treatment. The drug was approved for adults and children ages 12 and older for the treatment of #COVID19 requiring hospitalization.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 3 years ago

FDA alerts consumers of nationwide voluntary recall of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 6 month ago

If you have fully recovered from #COVID19 , you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating your plasma. Learn more:

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 6 month ago

FDA has authorized the first #COVID19 diagnostic test with a home collection option.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 2 month ago

We determined that it is reasonable to believe that #COVID19 convalescent plasma may be effective in lessening the severity or shortening the length of COVID-19 illness in some patients.

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