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June 2008
May 2008
- May 30, 2008 - FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now
- May 28, 2008 - FDA Proposes New Rule to Provide Updated Information on the Use of Prescription Drugs and Biological Products during Pregnancy and Breast-feeding
- May 27, 2008 - FDA Requests Recall of Xiadafil VIP Tabs
- May 23, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream
- May 22, 2008 - HHS News Release: New Efforts to Help Improve Medical Products for Patient Safety and Quality of Medical Care
- May 20, 2008 - FDA Approves Entereg to Help Restore Bowel Function Following Surgery
- May 16, 2008 - FDA Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Scientific Laboratories, Inc.
- May 16, 2008 - FDA Shuts Down Seafood Processing Company, Requires Products Be Recalled
- May 15, 2008 - FDA Takes Action against Cream Cheese Companies, Executives
- May 14, 2008 - Manufacturer Removes Remaining Stocks of Trasylol
- May 09, 2008 - FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy
- May 09, 2008 - FDA Approves First Generic Ropinirole
- May 01, 2008 - FDA Completes Final Analysis of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" Products
April 2008
- April 30, 2008 - Manufacturer of Heart Defibrillator Signs Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction
- April 30, 2008 - FDA Embarks on Major Hiring Initiative for its Public Health Mission
- April 29, 2008 - Coronary Artery Plaque Imaging Device Cleared by FDA
- April 29, 2008 - FDA Approves Amitiza for IBS-C
- April 24, 2008 - FDA Proposes Recommendations for Two Animal Drug Funding Programs
- April 24, 2008 - FDA Orders Pet Food Maker to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit
- April 24, 2008 - FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation
- April 23, 2008 - FDA Clears Glove Made from New Type of Latex
- April 23, 2008 - FDA Strengthens Safeguards for Consumers of Beef
- April 22, 2008 - FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease
- April 21, 2008 - FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device
- April 12, 2008 - Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States may be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal
- April 09, 2008 - FDA Appoints Dr. Frank M. Torti to Senior Leadership Position
- April 09, 2008 - FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"
- April 09, 2008 - Federal Authorities Seize More Than $100,000 of Unapproved Drugs Marketed as "natural supplements"
- April 04, 2008 - Federal Agents Seize Nearly $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements
- April 03, 2008 - FDA Approves New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus
March 2008
- March 28, 2008 - FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Calif. Device Maker
- March 27, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"
- March 27, 2008 - FDA Identifies First Steps in Requirements for Safety Plans for Certain Drugs and Biologics
- March 26, 2008 - FDA Makes Recommendations on Medical Devices That Treat Blocked Heart Arteries
- March 25, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use "Blue Steel" and "Hero" Products
- March 22, 2008 - FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano
- March 19, 2008 - FDA Approves New Medical Adhesive to Treat Burn Patients
- March 14, 2008 - FDA Takes Next Step in Establishing Overseas Presence
- March 11, 2008 - FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long-Acting Prescription Cough Medicine
- March 10, 2008 - FDA Names Permanent Director for Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
- March 06, 2008 - FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the Internet that Fraudulently Claim to Prevent and Treat STDs
February 2008
- February 28, 2008 - FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years
- February 27, 2008 - FDA Approves New Orphan Drug for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory Syndromes
- February 22, 2008 - FDA Announces Permanent Injunction against Food Companies, Executives
- February 21, 2008 - FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment
- February 15, 2008 - FDA Proposes Guidance for Dissemination of Information on Unapproved Uses of Medical Products
- February 11, 2008 - Baxter's Multiple-dose Vial Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions
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