The first drug to treat sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women - dubbed the “female Viagra” - has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, flibanserin (brand name Addyi) has been given the green light ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday it’ll help manufacturers develop abuse-deterrent opioid drugs. “The science of abuse-deterrent medication is rapidly evolving, and the FDA is eager to engage with manufacturers to help make these medications available to patients ...

A new drug to treat postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Pfizer’s Ibrance (palbociclib) inhibits molecules that play a role in the growth of cancer cells. It is intended for ...