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FDA approves new COVID-19 shots

FDA approves new COVID-19 shots

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years old.

Amneal gets U.S. FDA approval for calcium gluconate injection

Amneal gets U.S. FDA approval for calcium gluconate injection

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for calcium gluconate in sodium chloride injection, 1000 mg/50 mL and 2000 mg/100 mL. This injectable product is currently on the U.S. FDA shortage product list.

CDC acts on NACDS’ concerns, removes RSV vax barrier

CDC acts on NACDS’ concerns, removes RSV vax barrier

Following timely outreach from NACDS on behalf of the industry, NACDS was pleased to see efficient action from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) to help mitigate RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine access challenges at pharm