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FDA pulls only drug for preterm births, saying it has no benefit

Por: Los Angeles Times Business April 07, 2023

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The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered the immediate withdrawal of the only drug meant to prevent preterm birth, saying it's ineffective and risky for pregnant women. “Effective today, Makena and its generics are no longer approved and cannot lawfully be distributed in interstate commerce,” the FDA said in a release. Doctors and pharmacies still have limited supplies of the drug, which is given as a weekly shot to women at... + full article



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