Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk issued a preliminary ruling in a closely watched Texas case that could make it harder for patients to get abortions throughout the country.
Tag: Food and Drug Administration
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Texas Judge Invalidates FDA Approval of the Abortion Pill Mifepristone
The Texas judge’s ruling was quickly contradicted by another federal judge in Washington State who ordered the F.D.A. to keep mifepristone available.
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FDA to Allow a Second Updated Covid Booster for Seniors and the Immunocompromised
Federal regulators plan to authorize an additional dose for seniors and immunocompromised people in the coming weeks, ahead of the introduction of a newly formulated booster later in the year.
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How to Use Narcan, the Overdose-Reversing Nasal Spray
The F.D.A.’s decision to allow the overdose-reversing nasal spray to be sold over the counter means it will become much more widely available. Here is some guidance for using it correctly.
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Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected this week to allow the overdose-reversal medication to be sold without a prescription, a step toward making it a common emergency tool.