Public HealthFebruary 28, 2020
FDA Identifies First Drug Shortage Blamed on Coronavirus—but Won’t Name the Drug
The agency says patients can use alternatives while it works with manufacturers to mitigate the situation
Stories by Ed Silverman
MedicineNovember 2, 2018
FDA Approves Controversial New Opioid 10 Times More Powerful Than Fentanyl
The decision was made despite criticism that the drug could be a danger to public health
MedicineMay 18, 2017
The Battle Over a Fair Price for Zika Vaccines
Sanofi rejects U.S. Army request for more affordable option
MedicineSeptember 19, 2016
FDA Approves First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The approval follows a protracted debate about the benefit of the medication