Industry News
The latest pharmaceutical and supplement industry news — regulation updates, safety alerts, market trends, and research breakthroughs.
FDA Chief Warns U.S. Losing Ground to China in Drug Development
FDA leadership acknowledges competitive threat from China's pharmaceutical innovation surge, calling for regulatory reforms to preserve U.S. leadership in early-stage drug development.
FDA Advances Mandatory GRAS Notification Rule Following OMB Review
FDA's proposed rule requiring mandatory GRAS notifications marks a major regulatory shift for food and supplement ingredients, eliminating self-determination loopholes.
Major Pharmacy Chains Introduce In-Store Supplement Interaction Checking Services
Leading pharmacy chains are launching new in-store services to help customers identify potential interactions between supplements and prescription medications.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplement Certification Programs Expand Globally
New international certification standards for pharmaceutical-grade supplements emerge as regulatory bodies worldwide establish stricter quality benchmarks.
Digital Health Platforms Launch Real-Time Supplement Safety Tools
Major digital health platforms introduce AI-powered tools that provide instant safety alerts for dietary supplements and medication interactions.
Hospital Systems Begin Integrating Supplement Tracking in Patient Records
Major hospital networks are now documenting patients' supplement use in electronic health records to prevent drug interactions and improve care coordination.
AI-Powered Drug Interaction Databases See Rapid Pharmacist Adoption
Pharmacists increasingly turn to AI-enhanced interaction databases as healthcare systems prioritize patient safety and clinical decision support technology.
Major Pharmaceutical Companies Accelerate Expansion Into Supplement Market
Leading pharmaceutical firms are investing heavily in the dietary supplement sector, blurring lines between prescription drugs and over-the-counter wellness products.
Pharmacists Push for Enhanced Supplement Interaction Screening Tools
Healthcare professionals call for improved screening systems to identify dangerous interactions between prescription medications and dietary supplements.
New Adverse Event Data Prompts Safety Review of Popular Supplements
FDA initiates comprehensive safety review of widely-used dietary supplements following increase in adverse event reports, raising concerns about quality control.
Common Timing Mistakes When Taking Multiple Supplements Together
Learn the most frequent timing errors people make when combining supplements and how proper scheduling can maximize benefits while minimizing interactions.
Consumer Reports Reveal Widespread Potency Inconsistencies Across Supplement Brands
Independent testing uncovers significant discrepancies between labeled and actual supplement potencies, raising concerns about product reliability and safety.
Healthcare Providers Raise Concerns About Supplement-Drug Interactions
Medical professionals warn of growing risks as patients increasingly combine prescription medications with dietary supplements without proper consultation.
Study Finds Majority of Consumers Don't Check Supplement Interactions
New research reveals that over 70% of supplement users fail to verify potential drug interactions, putting their health at risk through uninformed combinations.
Protein Supplement Recall: Mislabeled Allergen Content Poses Health Risk
Major protein supplement brands face recall due to undeclared allergens on product labels, posing serious risks to consumers with food allergies and sensitivities.
Major Pre-Workout Supplement Line Recalled Due to Contamination Concerns
A popular pre-workout supplement brand has issued a voluntary recall after routine testing revealed potential contamination affecting multiple product batches.
Multiple Supplement Brands Fail USP Dissolution Standards in Latest Quality Tests
Recent independent testing reveals several popular supplement brands failed to meet USP dissolution requirements, raising concerns about product bioavailability.
Batch Testing Reveals Heavy Metal Concerns in Imported Herbal Products
Recent batch testing has uncovered elevated heavy metal levels in several imported herbal supplement products, prompting regulatory scrutiny and consumer safety warnings.
FDA Recalls Fish Oil Supplements Over Oxidation Concerns
The FDA has issued recalls for multiple fish oil supplement brands after testing revealed dangerous oxidation levels that could pose health risks to consumers.
Major Supplement Brand Issues Voluntary Recall Over Potency Discrepancy
A leading supplement manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall after discovering that product batches contain ingredient levels that don't match label claims.