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…
Almost a year after the multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis prompted New England Compounding Center (NECC)—the manufacturer of methylprednisolone acetate, an injectable steroid—to recall all of its drugs, the healthcare…
Mike, a native Texan, had a calcium gluconate IV placed in his arm to treat gallstones. About three days later, his stomach swelled and he developed a redness in his groin region.…
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on the continuing dangers associated with compounding pharmacies: Nearly a year after a nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis erupted, new cases of the disease…