Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension (Tussionex)
FDA informed healthcare professionals of life-threatening adverse events and death in patients, including children, who …
Tysabri causes Liver Problems
Biogen Idec, Elan and FDA notified healthcare professionals of reports of clinically significant liver injury, …
Statins Harm Mitochrondria
Statins, the wildly popular cholesterol-lowering drugs, may interact with at least one blood pressure drug …
Nanotech – a possible danger to the public’s health?
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) has released a first-time legal analysis that finds a …
Duragesic 25 mcg/hr (fentanyl transdermal system) CII Pain Patches Recalled
PriCara and Sandoz Inc. announced a nationwide recall of all lots of 25 mcg/hr Duragesic …
Chantix Label Revision
FDA informed healthcare professionals and consumers of important revisions to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections …
Leukine (sargramostim)
Bayer and FDA informed healthcare professionals of the market withdrawal of the current liquid formulation …
Hormone Therapy Linked to Abnormal Test Results
Combined hormone replacement therapy may affect the effectiveness and accuracy of breast screening mammograms and …
Trasylol Increases the Risk of Death
Use of the blood-saving drug aprotinin (Trasylol) during coronary bypass surgery significantly increases the risk …
Denture Cleanser Allergic Reactions and Misuse
FDA notified dental healthcare professionals and patients of the risk of serious allergic reactions in …
Pfizer Pulls Doctor Ad for Lipitor
Pfizer said today that it was pulling the plug on advertising that features Robert Jarvik, …
Big Pharma Spends Big Money on Congress
The pharmaceutical industry’s main trade group spent more than $22 million lobbying the federal government …
New York Takes it to Fatcat Insurance Companies
On February 13, 2008, New York State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo launched a nation-wide …
FDA Missed Heparin Plant Inspection in China
A mix-up with similar names meant the FDA did not inspect a Chinese plant that …