Original Post For Immediate Release:November 19, 2021 Español Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals 18 years of age and older after completion of primary vaccination with any FDA-authorized or approved…
Read MoreOriginal Posting Agency Details Test Priorities and Takes Steps Regarding the Appropriate Oversight of Tests For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several important actions to support ongoing nationwide COVID-19 testing efforts. These actions are aimed at further increasing access to accurate and reliable COVID-19 tests, particularly…
Read MoreOriginal FDA Post The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product (Include the following information) Product Names: Custom Convenience Kits containing the Cardinal Health Monoject Flush Prefilled Syringe including: Leaderflex Insertion Kit with Ultrasound, Insertion…
Read MoreNovember 01, 2021 Contact: Media Relations Phone Number: (571) 776-2508 DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic WASHINGTON, DC – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 pounds of unneeded prescriptions from medicine cabinets across the country…
Read More[Posted 11/02/2021] AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Caregivers ISSUE: The FDA is warning that getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the eyes from splashing or touching the eyes after use of hand sanitizer can result in serious injury, including severe irritation and damage to the surface of the eye. Eye exposure to hand sanitizer has been…
Read MoreDEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Original Posting: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2021/10/19/dea-holds-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-turn-tide-against-us Drug Enforcement Administration October 19, 2021 Contact: Media Relations Phone Number: (571) 776-2508 For Immediate Release DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction WASHINGTON,…
Read MoreWhile we remain vigilant to protect our families and communities from COVID-19, some people might be tempted to buy or use questionable products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure, and even prevent coronavirus disease. Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect everyone 12 and older from COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug…
Read MoreNeed help now? Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious or has trouble breathing. Call Poison Help at 800-222-1222 to connect to your local poison center. Learn more at poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/. Hand sanitizers consumers should not use Spanish version 10/4/2021: UPDATE – FDA advises consumers not to use certain artnaturals hand sanitizers [10/4/2021] FDA has tested certain artnaturals scent free…
Read MoreLink to Original Post: https://www.dea.gov/onepill DEA Warns that Pills Purchased Outside of a Licensed Pharmacy are Illegal, Dangerous, and Potentially Deadly Facts About Counterfeit Pills Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the American public. Counterfeit pills are widely available, and DEA and its…
Read MoreOriginal Posting Link – https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2021/09/27/dea-issues-public-safety-alert DEA Warns that International and Domestic Criminal Drug Networks are Flooding the United States with Lethal Counterfeit Pills WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. DEA’s…
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