The FDA has implemented a new law concerning compounding pharmacies that is designed to protect consumers from dangerous and unsafe compounded drugs. This comes as welcome news in light of…
NECC, responsible for the manufacture of contaminated steroids that have caused an epidemic of fungal meningitis and other infections, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2012. The CDC has…
Robert, who was enjoying his retirement, began suffering from neck pain following surgery in 2010. On September 26, 2012, he received an injection of methylprednisolone acetate at a clinic near…
The FDA recently reported that a warning about serious skin reactions will be required on all labels of prescription medications containing acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol). The FDA is also requesting…
Today, the FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication and approved a new Black Box Warning for Tygacil (tigecycline), warning that the IV antibacterial increases deaths in instances of approved as…
After continuing to learn of deaths associated with accidental exposure to fentanyl pain patches, the FDA ordered changes to the packaging of Duragesic® (fentanyl) Transdermal System to emphasize that accidental…
Confirmed consumer reports of visible stainless steel and iron oxide (rust) particles prompted HOSPIRA, INC. to announce voluntary recalls on July 12 and August 29, 2013, for one lot of…