Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping down as acting director of the FDA's drug evaluation center amid internal agency conflicts and recent leadership changes. Her tenure was marked by controversy over vaccine policies and regulatory decisions.
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The FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend that a nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, be sold over-the-counter. If approved, the drug would be more widely available and accessible to those who need it, potentially helping to save lives and reduce the number of opioid-related deaths. The FDA is expected to make a decision on the request in the coming weeks.