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Merck schizophrenia drug approved for 2 new uses
Merck & Co. said Tuesday its schizophrenia drug Saphris has been approved for two additional uses by the Food and Drug Administration.
FDA warns Unilever and Dr Pepper on Green Tea wording
The Food and Drug Administration has warned beverage makers Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc and Unilever for making improper statements regarding green tea on product labels and web sites.
Will FDA Approve Genetically Modified Salmon?
The Food and Drug Administration could approve genetically modified salmon for human consumption. Anne Kapuscinski, professor of Sustainability Science at Dartmouth College, offers her insight.
FDA To Lipton: Tea Can't Do That
The Food and Drug Administration slammed Unilever, maker of Lipton teas, for touting specific health benefits from tea drinking, such as lowering cholesterol. The agency says the company's unproven claims would make the beverage a drug.
Salmon approval a giant leap for GM food
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the first genetically modified animal for human consumption.
Improving Drug Safety [Capitol Health Call]
JAMA. 2010;304(10):1060. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1284 Citing a record 1742 drug recalls in 2009, a 400% increase from 2008, Sen Michael Bennet (D, Colo) introduced legislation designed to enhance the ability of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that medications are safe and effective regardless of where they are manufactured.
Forest Labs says panel supports its antibiotic
Forest Laboratories Inc. said a Food and Drug Administration panel recommended its drug ceftaroline be approved to treat pneumonia and difficult skin infections.
FDA halts Idenix drug studies due to side effects
Associated Press Shares of Idenix Pharmaceuticals were cut nearly in half today after federal regulators halted development of its two hepatitis drugs due to its potential side effects. The Food and Drug Administration issued a clinical hold after Idenix reported... Food and Drug Administration - Drug - Clinical trial - Hepatitis - United States
Altered food headed to plates?
FDA is poised to approve a genetically modified salmon for consumption, stirring controversy. Food and Drug Administration - Genetic engineering - Salmon - United States - Atlantic salmon
Somaxon launches insomnia drug Silenor
Shares of Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. rose Tuesday after the company said it launched its new insomnia drug. Silenor was approved in March by the Food and Drug Administration to treat short-term and long-term insomnia.
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