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FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates prescription drugs. Find out which medications were approved, recalled, or withdrawn from the market.
FDA approves Wezlana
This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara
Nov. 6, 2023
FDA approves Zepbound
This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes
Nov. 9, 2023
Flovent discontinued
The go-to asthma treatment has been replaced by an authorized generic
Jan. 4, 2024
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FDA approves apixaban, first Eliquis generic
The popular blood thinner medication helps those at risk for stroke, but it will not be available as a generic for many years
Updated on Aug. 10, 2023
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Chantix recalled by manufacturer
Due to contamination with possible carcinogens, this smoking cessation product is not currently available as a brand-name drug
Updated on Oct. 4, 2023
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Phexxi 101
Learn the benefits and side effects of this type of contraception
Updated on Jun. 20, 2022
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Amoxicillin shortage 101
The oral powder for suspension form of this antibiotic, commonly prescribed to children, is in short supply
Nov. 14, 2022
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Adderall shortage 101
There are three main factors affecting supply of this stimulant medication
Oct. 28, 2022
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Why do Rx cost so much?
Drug prices in the U.S. are high—but there are ways to save
Updated on Mar. 28, 2022
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Meet Ubrelvy, the new FDA-approved medication that cures migraine
In nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households, someone suffers from migraine, according…
Jan. 6, 2020
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FDA approves multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus
Until 1993, when interferon beta-1b was approved as the first therapy, there…
Aug. 10, 2017