FDA removes epinephrine from COVID-19 temporary compounding list
The Food and Drug Administration Oct. 15 removed epinephrine from the authorized for temporary compounding during the COVID-19 public health emergency by outsourcing facilities and state-licensed pharmacies or federal facilities not registered as outsourcing facilities.
FDA said epinephrine’s removal is based on increased supplies of FDA-approved epinephrine products used to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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