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Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) extended-release injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia

FDA OKs Long-Acting Atypical Antipsychotic for Schizophrenia

Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) is injected every four-to-six weeks
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat advanced cases of non-small-cell lung cancer with tumors that express the PD-L1 protein. Keytruda is approved for use with the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx test

FDA Approves Keytruda for Advanced NSCLC

Approved for use with PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx test
Two new diabetes treatments

FDA Approves Two New Medications for Diabetes

Tresiba and Ryzodeg approved for use in adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus
The combination pill Lonsurf (trifluridine and tipiracil) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat metastatic colorectal cancer in patients who aren't responding to other treatments

FDA Approves Lonsurf for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

For patients with metastatic CRC previously treated with chemotherapy, biological therapy
A new antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug

FDA Approves New Drug for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic taken once a day
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food

FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes

Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new steps Thursday to improve the cleanliness of food manufacturing plants in the wake of a string of foodborne illness outbreaks.

FDA Announces New Steps to Improve Food Safety in U.S.

New rules focus on cleanliness of manufacturing facilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that injectable skin-lightening products are potentially unsafe and ineffective.

FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners

Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
Varubi (rolapitant) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

FDA Approves Varubi for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting

For prevention of the delayed phase of nausea, vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Repatha (evolocumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Approves Repatha for Certain Patients With High Cholesterol

Approved for patients unable to get LDL cholesterol under control with current treatment options