FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/28/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved the second over-the-counter nasal spray with the goal of increasing access to products that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose.
09/28/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
08/01/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved a new buprenorphine treatment option for people with opioid use disorder following clinical trials that tested its safety and efficacy.
08/01/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/27/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA’s approval of nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray marks the first of its kind for health care and community use.
05/27/2023
FDA Alerts
FDA Alerts
04/03/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA approves the overdose medication for over-the-counter use after data supports its safe use.
04/03/2023
Opioid addiction
Opioid addiction
03/29/2018
The FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee recently reviewed and voted on whether to recommend lofexidine, a non-opioid drug, for the management of opioid withdrawal.
03/29/2018
Medication Prescribing
Medication Prescribing
09/01/2016
The FDA is requiring boxed warnings for opioid analgesics and prescription opioid cough products related to combined use of certain opioids with benzodiazepines.
09/01/2016
Treatment
Treatment
04/02/2015
The FDA has released its finalized industry guidance for the development of abuse-deterring opioid drugs.
04/02/2015