News|Articles|September 2, 2026

5 FDA Decisions for Primary Care to Know from August 2026

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Recent FDA actions include updates in HIV, influenza, narcolepsy, type 2 diabetes, and RSV prevention in high-risk children.

In August, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new approvals for HIV switch therapy, seasonal influenza vaccination, narcolepsy type 1, and cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes, along with regulatory review of an expanded RSV prevention indication for high-risk children.