FDA Issues Final Rule on OTC Hand Sanitizers
The final rule states that certain active ingredients are not allowed to be used in OTC hand sanitizers, which are meant for use without water and soap.
Guidelines
Guidance Statements Issued for Breast Cancer Screening
Clinicians should discuss mammography with patients aged 40 to 49, discontinue screening for those ≥75
FDA Updates REMS for Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl Products
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) medications has been updated to better ensure the safe use of these products.
Recommendations Issued for Treating Osteoporosis
Recommendations have been developed for the pharmacological management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Recommendations have been developed for use of polymyxins, focusing on polymyxin B and polymyxin E (colistin); the guidelines were recently published in Pharmacotherapy.
FDA Updates Naming Convention for Biologics to Balance Competition, Ensure Patient Safety
The FDA has released an updated draft guidance that will update the naming convention of biologic medications.
Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management
Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients
ATS Issues Practice Guideline for Pediatric Home Oxygen Therapy
Recommendations have been developed for home oxygen therapy in children with chronic respiratory conditions; the clinical practice guideline from the American Thoracic Society was published in the February 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Guidelines Updated for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
In the latest evidence-based guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians, published online January 17 in CHEST.
USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that clinicians provide or refer counseling interventions for pregnant or postpartum women at increased risk for perinatal depression.
