News Roundup: August 22 to August 26

August 26, 2022

Miranda Hester

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.

Plan for Monkeypox Vaccine Production Released by Federal Officials

Domestic production to begin at Michigan-based pharmaceutical maker.

Immune Health Supplements May Not Be What They Seem

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

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.

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.