FDA Licenses New Freeze-Dried Plasma for Emergency Use

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Published: 2026-08-03T13:56:00Z
Category: health
Source: KFF Health News
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The FDA has licensed Ezplaz, a new freeze-dried plasma product, for emergency use when frozen plasma is inaccessible. This innovation allows for room-temperature storage and rapid reconstitution, significantly benefiting individuals in rural areas, war zones, or disaster-stricken regions by providing a more convenient and stable blood product alternative.

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