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US FDA's top vaccine official Vinay Prasad leaves agency

Controversial vaccine official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs FDA

Dr. Vinay Prasad had been serving as the FDA's director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research since May, and was later named chief medical and scientific officer.

UPI on MSN · 2h

FDA chief scientific officer Vinay Prasad resigns

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the chief scientific officer at the Food and Drug Administration, has resigned after only three months in the position.

Reuters · 3h

US FDA's top vaccine official Vinay Prasad leaves agency after 3 months

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, Vinay Prasad, has left the agency after just three months as Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a government spokesperson said.

FDA, kratom

The Washington Post · 1d

FDA pushes to restrict synthetic opioid derived from kratom leaf

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

Axios on MSN · 7h

FDA pushes for federal oversight of potent kratom compound

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban goes into effect Aug. 1, 2025; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound found in kratom supplements: 7-hydroxymitragynine,

Yahoo · 12h

FDA pushes for ban of potent Kratom derivative 7-OH amid safety concerns

A new opioid threat you probably haven't heard about is targeting kids. Products containing 7-OH are currently being sold legally in the form of items such as gummy bears and ice cream at smoke shops across the Valley.

Sarepta, Elevidys and FDA

The Boston Globe · 21h

Sarepta soars after FDA says some patients can get Elevidys

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. shares rose sharply early Tuesday after US regulators reversed course and recommended that patients who can walk be allowed to take its gene therapy Elevidys again.

Reuters · 1d

US FDA recommends removal of hold on Sarepta's Elevidys in some patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it is recommending the removal of the hold placed on Sarepta Therapeutics' gene therapy Elevidys for patients with a rare muscular disorder who can walk.

Yahoo · 1d

FDA allows Sarepta to resume some Elevidys shipments

The company can again ship the Duchenne gene therapy for patients who can still walk, following a one-week pause triggered by safety concerns.

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FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

Dr. Vinay Prasad is stepping down as the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator after a brief tenure.

Top FDA vaccine regulator abruptly exits post

DIRECTING A CHANGING CDC — The Senate voted to confirm Susan Monarez as the next CDC director Tuesday, marking an end to the ...

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FDA names drug regulator Tidmarsh acting head of biologics center after Prasad’s exit

George Tidmarsh is taking on more responsibilities at FDA after the sudden departure of top official Vinay Prasad.

MedPage Today on MSN5h

FDA's Top Vaccine Chief Resigns

After just a few controversial months, Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, has stepped down as director of FDA's Center for Biologics ...

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FDA taps newly appointed George Tidmarsh as acting CBER leader after Prasad exit

Freshly appointed Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) leader George Tidmarsh M.D., Ph.D., will now take on the role of acting director of CBER as well, according to an internal letter from ...

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FDA commissioner predicts ‘record’ drug approvals this year

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said approving drugs for human consumption is moving at a “record” ...

FDA seeks to classify 7-OH as Schedule 1 drug amid addiction concerns

OH, which can be found in tablets, gummies, mixed drinks or shots, because of its “high risk of addiction.” It’s been used as ...

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FDA warns about possible E. coli, Salmonella infection found in pet food sold online

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning to pet owners that certain dog food from last year may be ...

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