As we first reported on November 11th, there has been a Morphine recall by the ETHEX Corporation because the pills may have been oversized, which could result in a morphine overdose. Because the original report also included recalls of other drugs (Dextroamphetamine, Propafenone and Isosorbide) we are going to cover each of the recalls separately. … [Read more...]
The Modern Marketing of Pain
This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show. We encourage comments from all viewpoints in this discussion. How The FDA Has Failed the US Since the Introduction of Oxycontin Compassion is a marvelous human trait. We read of disasters and human tragedy on a … [Read more...]
Modern Pain Killers: Biggest Medical Hoax in Last 100 Years
This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show. An Open Letter to the Legal Community Regarding the Overmarketing of Pain Killers by Pharmaceutical Companies Acting as Common Drug Dealers Prior to being named pain killers, the opium derived drugs were referred to as … [Read more...]
ETHEX Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of 30 mg. and 60 mg. Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets
CONTACT: ANN MCBRIDE 1-800-321-1705 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- ST. LOUIS, MO – JUNE 13, 2008 – ETHEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT HAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL LOTS OF MORPHINE SULFATE 60 MG EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS, AND SPECIFIC LOTS OF MORPHINE SULFATE 30 MG EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS, AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE … [Read more...]
Actavis Recalls Remaining Fentanyl Patches in the US as Precaution (Mar. 1)
CONTACT: SARITA THAPAR, PHARMD 908-659-2471 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MORRISTOWN, NJ, MARCH 1, 2008 -- ACTAVIS INC., THE UNITED STATES MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY ACTAVIS GROUP HF, TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT ITS SUBSIDIARY ACTAVIS SOUTH ATLANTIC LLC IS PROCEEDING WITH THE VOLUNTARILY RECALL … [Read more...]
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