October 22, 2020
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FDA Generic Drug Approvals Down in 2020

October 22, 2020 – October 22, 2020 – Breaking a four-year pattern of approving record numbers of generic drugs, the U.S. FDA issued 909 generic drug approvals in fiscal year (FY) 2020 compared
October 14, 2020

Inmazeb Approved to Treat Ebola

October 14, 2020 – The U.S. FDA has approved Inmazeb® (atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab-ebgn), a novel anti-viral antibody medicine manufactured by Regeneron, to treat
October 14, 2020

Wakix Receives Expanded Indication

October 14, 2020 – The U.S. FDA has approved an expanded indication for Wakix® (pitolisant), manufactured by Harmony Biosciences. The drug is now indicated to treat
October 13, 2020

FDA Emphasizes Proper Insulin Pen Dispensing

October 13, 2020 – The U.S. FDA has issued a safety communication in regard to proper dispensing of insulin pens. These products should typically be dispensed in their original
October 5, 2020

Makena Market Withdrawal Proposed

October 5, 2020 – The U.S. FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has proposed that Makena® (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection – AMAG Pharmaceuticals)
October 2, 2020

Marksans Expands Metformin ER Recall

October 2, 2020 – Marksans Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily expanded its June 5, 2020, recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release (ER) Tablets, USP 500mg and 750mg
October 2, 2020

Opdivo and Yervoy Approved for Mesothelioma

October 2, 2020 – The U.S. FDA has approved a new indication for Opdivo® (nivolumab) used in combination with Yervoy® (ipilimumab) to provide first-line treatment of adults