FDA approves new drug for skin infections

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FDA approves new drug for skin infections

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August 7, 2014

On August 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orbactiv (oritavancin), a new antibacterial drug to treat adults with skin infections. Read more.

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