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Oseltamivir Not Linked to Reduced Risk for Flu Hospitalization

No reduced risk seen among older patients, those at risk for hospitalization

U.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages

Decision comes as the nation suffers from an unusually early and hard flu season, with about 9,300 deaths so far

Oseltamivir does not appear to be associated with suicide risk in pediatric patients

Oseltamivir Not Linked to Suicide Risk in Pediatric Patients

No significant link for oseltamivir exposure or flu diagnosis with suicide in case-crossover analysis
The first generic version of the flu medication Tamiflu has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu

Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day

Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day

And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia