FDA Says Goodbye to Emergency Plasma Therapy for COVID Patients
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The FDA is ending the special emergency approval for using COVID-19 convalescent plasma as a treatment. This change affects healthcare providers and patients who used this plasma during the pandemic. The revocation means this treatment won’t be authorized anymore, but it won’t cost anyone extra or happen suddenly—it’s a clear update based on new information.
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EUA Revoked for COVID-19 Plasma
The FDA revoked the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 convalescent plasma. This means the plasma treatment is no longer authorized for use and the change affects healthcare providers and patients who used this plasma during the pandemic. The FDA stated the revocation will not impose extra costs on people and will not occur suddenly.
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