What's New on the FDA Drugs Site

June 22, 2011

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Potassium Phosphate Injection9 (updated)
June 21, 2011

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Cyanocobalamin injection, 1000 mcg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 63323-0044-01)10

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Cyanocobalamin injection, 1000 mcg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 00517-0031-25), 1000 mcg/mL, 10 mL vial (NDC 00517-0032-25)
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Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Thiotepa for Injection12 (updated)

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Levorphanol 2mg Tablets13 (updated)

Drug Shortages: Resolved Drug Shortages: Fentanyl Transdermal System14

FDA approves first generic versions of the antibiotic levofloxacin to treat certain infections15

Guidance for Industry: Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use--Revision of Labeling and Classification of Benzoyl Peroxide as Safe and Effective (PDF - 123KB)16
June 20, 2011

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Amikacin Injection17 (updated)
Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Bleomycin injection18 (updated)
Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Calcitriol injection19 (updated)
Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for Injection20 (updated)

Evaluation of Consumer-Friendly Formats for Brief Summary in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Print Advertisements for Prescription Drugs21

FDA Notification to Industry Regarding Potential Adulteration of Pharmaceutical Ingredients used as Emulsifying Agents and Flavorings22

MedWatch Safety Alert: Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone: Recall - Uncharacteristic Odor