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…
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…
On August 9, 2013, the FDA announced that a compounding pharmacy in Texas (Specialty Compounding, LLC) is voluntarily recalling all lots of its unexpired sterile products dispensed since May 9,…