News Roundup: August 22 to August 26

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Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.

FDA EUA Sought by Pfizer-BioNTech for Omicron Booster

Pfizer-BioNTech hopes booster can be available for use this fall.

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Plan for Monkeypox Vaccine Production Released by Federal Officials

Domestic production to begin at Michigan-based pharmaceutical maker.

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Immune Health Supplements May Not Be What They Seem

Consumers are purchasing dietary supplements that support or boost the immune system like never before.

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FDA Expands Novavax EUA for Use in Adolescents Aged 12 to 17

The vaccine was previously authorized under an EUA for adults aged 18 and older.

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Using NSAIDs Tied to Risk of Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Used to treat a variety of concerns and found in many medicine cabinets, new research indicates that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may pose a risk to patients with type 2 diabetes.

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