FDA Authorizes Generic Drug for Screwworm Treatment in Pets Amid Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an Emergency Use Authorization for a generic Nitenpyram Tablets to combat New World screwworm infestations in pets. This marks the first generic approval for this parasite, providing an accessible and rapid treatment option. The authorization comes as Texas reports multiple confirmed cases, highlighting the urgency to control the outbreak's spread.