💊FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorizations for Specific Drug Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the revocation of the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) (the Authorizations) issued to Fresenius Medical Care North America (Fresenius) for multiFiltrate PRO System and multiBic/multiPlus solutions (EUA 048), and to Baxter Healthcare Corp. (Baxter) for REGIOCIT (EUA 068). FDA revoked the Authorizations on January 16, 2025, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The revocations, including an explanation of the reasons for the revocations, are reprinted in this document.
Learn More🏥Notice of Meeting - National Research Advisory Council (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a public meeting for the National Research Advisory Council (NRAC) on June 4, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss research and policies for veterans' healthcare, including ethics training and agenda planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Public comments will be solicited, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions.
Learn More📋CMS Information Collection Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More💊FDA Draft Guidance on Fluticasone Propionate Impacting Generic Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a new draft guidance for industry entitled "Draft Guidance on Fluticasone Propionate." The new draft guidance, when finalized, will provide product-specific recommendations on, among other things, the design of bioequivalence (BE) studies to support abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for fluticasone propionate nasal spray, metered.
Learn More📊CMS Notice on Information Collection Activities and Compliance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More🏥Medicare FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update
The Department of Health and Human Services proposes updates to the Medicare Program, specifically concerning the FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate. This document includes corrections and outlines the necessary requirements for hospice quality reporting, impacting reimbursement procedures for hospice services.
Learn More🏥Correction to Medicare Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a correction to the proposed rule on the Medicare payment system for skilled nursing facilities. This correction affects the quality reporting program updates relevant for the federal fiscal year 2026, adjusting a key date within the regulatory timeline for compliance.
Learn More⚗️Usona Institute Seeks Registration to Import Controlled Substances
Usona Institute. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.
Learn More💉FDA Notice on DPD Deficiency and Fluoropyrimidine Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the establishment of a docket to solicit public comment for information on dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency and the use of fluorouracil and capecitabine (both fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy drugs). The purposes of the docket establishment are to foster Agency transparency and to solicit input on the currently available information on DPD deficiency and the use of fluorouracil and capecitabine.
Learn More💊FDA Announces Public Meeting on Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is hosting a public meeting on the reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) for fiscal years (FYs) 2028 to 2032. At the end of September 2027, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue to collect generic drug user fees for future FYs. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that before FDA begins negotiations with the regulated industry on GDUFA reauthorization, we publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting public input on the reauthorization; hold a public meeting at which the public may present its views on the reauthorization, including specific suggestions for changes to the goals referred to in the GDUFA Reauthorization Performance Goals and Program Enhancements Fiscal Years 2023-2027 (i.e., the GDUFA III Commitment Letter) (https://www.fda.gov/industry/ generic-drug-user-fee-amendments/gdufa-iii-reauthorization); provide a period of 30 days after the public meeting to obtain written comments from the public; and publish the comments on FDA's website. FDA invites public comment on the GDUFA program and suggestions regarding the features FDA should propose for the next GDUFA program cycle. These comments will be published and available on FDA's website.
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