FDA - The Checkup

A capsule in a warning sign represents a drug recall

What to do when a drug is recalled

Did your Rx get recalled? Here’s what to do next.

Updated on Mar. 13, 2025

semaglutide next to a syringe - buy compounded semaglutide online

What to know about buying compounded semaglutide online

Due to the lack of regulation and oversight, this custom medication has several potential risks when compared to the FDA-approved brands

Updated on Mar. 3, 2025

FDA Approval Stamp - Zepbound

FDA approves Zepbound

This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes

FDA approvals Drug safety GLP-1 drugs Prescription savings Weight loss Seasonal Coronavirus Diabetes

FDA stamp - FDA warning compounded semaglutide

FDA stamp - FDA warning compounded semaglutide

FDA issues warning to GLP-1 compounders

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about the risks of taking unapproved versions of Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Chlorthalidone side effects

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Chlorthalidone side effects

Adderall shortage 101

There are three main factors affecting supply of this stimulant medication

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: amoxicillin shortage

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: amoxicillin shortage

Amoxicillin shortage 101

The oral powder for suspension form of this antibiotic, commonly prescribed to children, is in short supply

FDA Approval Stamp - Wezlana

FDA Approval Stamp - Wezlana

FDA approves Wezlana

This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara

asthma inhaler - Flovent discontinued

asthma inhaler - Flovent discontinued

Flovent discontinued

The go-to asthma treatment has been replaced by an authorized generic

A tube of Phexxi birth control gel

A tube of Phexxi birth control gel

Phexxi 101

Learn the benefits and side effects of this type of contraception

Updated on Jun. 20, 2022

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC

FDA approves apixaban, first Eliquis generic

The popular blood thinner medication helps those at risk for stroke, but it will not be available as a generic for many years

Updated on Aug. 10, 2023

Drug Recall

Drug Recall

Chantix recalled by manufacturer

Due to contamination with possible carcinogens, this smoking cessation product is not currently available as a brand-name drug

Updated on Oct. 4, 2023

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