Novavax created the fourth COVID-19 vaccine that could be available in the US this year. This vaccine is reported to be a two-dose regimen and is highly effective out of all other US vaccines during the clinical trial. Novavax is seeking FDA approval and authorization while in the third quarter of their testing. Novavax is…
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First FDA- Approved Injectable Weight-Loss Drug
Obesity researches just created a ‘Game-Changer’ weight loss drug that has been approved by the FDA. This is the first FDA-approved weight-loss drug since 2014. This drug is not an entirely new medication; it has been used in the US and other countries as an anti-diabetic medication. In research, it has shown that this drug—semaglutide—has…
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Moderna applies for full FDA approval of COVID Vaccine
Over 100 million Moderna shots have been administered to patients and just recently, Moderna reached out to the FDA for their full approval. Tuesday, June 1st, Moderna asked the FDA for a full approval of their COVID-19 Vaccine—the second drug producer in the U.S. to seek a biologics license that will allow it to market…
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Hospira Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall
On May 4th, 2021, Hospira—a Pfizer company, issued a voluntary nationwide recall to lot DN9185 for potential presence of visible particles. This drug product is a sterile water for injectables and is used to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. Risks to patients are rare, but could potentially conclude anaphylaxis, fever, gastrointestinal disturbances, vein irritation,…
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