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Head Lice

Summer camp and back-to-school season can mean more head lice. There are FDA-approved medicines – prescription and over-the-counter – available.

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Prescription Opioids

Know what to ask your doctor before taking prescription opioids.
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Help Stop the Spread of Misinformation

You can help. Get the facts from the FDA. Stop the spread of false rumors, and share the facts with your loved ones.
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Drug Shortages

FDA works closely with manufacturers to prevent or reduce the impact of drug shortages.

Products We Regulate

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Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts

The FDA provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this website

Recently Published Guidances

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