Press Announcements
Note: Press announcements from 2004 to 2012 are available through the FDA Archive. Some links in press announcements may no longer be active. For more information, contact FDA’s Office of Media Affairs at 301-796-4540.
December 2015
- December 11, 2015 - FDA approves new oral therapy to treat ALK-positive lung cancer
- December 11, 2015 - FDA approves first emergency treatment for overdose of certain types of chemotherapy
- December 08, 2015 - FDA allows marketing of cooling cap to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy
- December 08, 2015 - FDA approves first recombinant von Willebrand factor to treat bleeding episodes
- December 08, 2015 - FDA approves first drug to treat a rare enzyme disorder in pediatric and adult patients
- December 07, 2015 - FDA clears military traumatic wound dressing for use in the civilian population
November 2015
- November 30, 2015 - FDA approves Empliciti, a new immune-stimulating therapy to treat multiple myeloma
- November 24, 2015 - FDA approves first seasonal influenza vaccine containing an adjuvant
- November 24, 2015 - FDA approves Portrazza to treat advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer
- November 23, 2015 - FDA approves vaccine for use after known or suspected anthrax exposure
- November 23, 2015 - FDA approves Opdivo to treat advanced form of kidney cancer
- November 20, 2015 - FDA approves Ninlaro, new oral medication to treat multiple myeloma
- November 19, 2015 - FDA takes several actions involving genetically engineered plants and animals for food
- November 18, 2015 - FDA moves quickly to approve easy-to-use nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
- November 17, 2015 - FDA takes action to protect consumers from potentially dangerous dietary supplements
- November 16, 2015 - FDA approves Darzalex for patients with previously treated multiple myeloma
- November 13, 2015 - FDA approves modified antihemophilic factor for hemophilia A
- November 13, 2015 - FDA orders recall under consent decree for all Custom Ultrasonics automated endoscope reprocessors
- November 13, 2015 - FDA approves new pill to treat certain patients with non-small cell lung cancer
- November 13, 2015 - FDA releases groundbreaking food safety rules for produce farms and imported food to modernize and strengthen food safety system
- November 10, 2015 - FDA issues first product marketing orders through premarket tobacco application pathway
- November 10, 2015 - FDA approves Cotellic as part of combination treatment for advanced melanoma
- November 05, 2015 - FDA approves new treatment for HIV
- November 04, 2015 - FDA approves Nucala to treat severe asthma
October 2015
- October 30, 2015 - FDA orders juice manufacturer to cease operations
- October 29, 2015 - FDA takes enforcement action against retailers who have repeatedly sold tobacco products to minors
- October 28, 2015 - FDA approves Yervoy to reduce the risk of melanoma returning after surgery
- October 27, 2015 - FDA approves first-of-its-kind product for the treatment of melanoma
- October 23, 2015 - FDA approves new treatment for rare metabolic disorder
- October 23, 2015 - FDA approves new therapy for certain types of advanced soft tissue sarcoma
- October 22, 2015 - FDA approves new treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
- October 21, 2015 - FDA approves new drug to treat hyperkalemia
- October 21, 2015 - US Marshals seize adulterated crab products for food safety violations
- October 20, 2015 - FDA approves first Factor X concentrate to treat patients with rare hereditary bleeding disorder
- October 16, 2015 - FDA approves Praxbind, the first reversal agent for the anticoagulant Pradaxa
- October 09, 2015 - FDA expands approved use of Opdivo in advanced lung cancer
- October 08, 2015 - FDA allows marketing of the first nucleic acid-based test to detect multiple pathogens from a single sample of cerebrospinal fluid
- October 07, 2015 - Federal judge issues permanent injunction against South Dakota laser manufacturer
- October 06, 2015 - FDA launches national public education campaign to prevent and reduce tobacco use among multicultural youth
- October 06, 2015 - FDA approves new injectable drug to treat schizophrenia
- October 05, 2015 - FDA approves expanded indication for medical device to treat a form of brain cancer
- October 05, 2015 - FDA orders duodenoscope manufacturers to conduct postmarket surveillance studies in health care facilities
- October 02, 2015 - FDA approves Keytruda for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
September 2015
- September 29, 2015 - FDA permits marketing of new laser-based hearing aid with potential for broad sound amplification
- September 28, 2015 - Federal judge enters permanent injunction against Florida dietary supplements maker, Sunset Natural Products Inc.
- September 25, 2015 - FDA approves two new drug treatments for diabetes mellitus
- September 22, 2015 - FDA approves new oral medication to treat patients with advanced colorectal cancer
- September 21, 2015 - FDA awards 18 grants to stimulate product development for rare diseases
- September 17, 2015 - FDA approves new drug to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- September 15, 2015 - FDA issues orders that will stop further U.S. sale and distribution of four R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company cigarette products