08/14/2026
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Dear Doctor,
On February 18th, 2026, Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for the use of NexGard® (afoxolaner) Chewables for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) in dogs and puppies, and NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) for the treatment of infestations caused by NWS in cats and kittens. New World screwworm is now confirmed in the United States.1 More information about NWS and the unified federal response is available at screwworm.gov.
As a temporary solution, while we work on updating our packaging, every product order will include a 10-sheet tear pad displaying the EUA QR code. We ask veterinarians and clinic staff to provide one sheet from this tear pad with each NexGard® or
NexGard® COMBO product dispensed to pet owners.
NexGard® and NexGard® COMBO have not been approved for this use. NexGard® and NexGard® COMBO are authorized for this use only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of NexGard®and NexGard® COMBO under section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or the authorization is revoked sooner.
NexGard® and NexGard® COMBO are authorized to be dispensed only by, or on the order of, a licensed veterinarian. For more information, please visit NexGardEUA.comand NexGardCOMBOEUA.com.
Information and support: For any technical questions or assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 1-888-637-4251, or reach out to your local
Boehringer Ingelheim Representative.
Sincerely,
Russ Drury, DVM
Head of Professional Veterinary Services - Pets
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
References:
1. Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Published 2026. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/current-status/usconfirmed-cases-new-world
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: NexGard® (afoxolaner) is for use in dogs only. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.
NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) is for topical use only in cats. Use with caution in cats with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. For more information, including full prescribing information, call 888-637-4251 or visit NexGardClinic.com or NexGardCOMBOClinic.com.
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