In July 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced its decision to review a ruling by the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas regarding the statute of limitations in a case regarding the drug Risperdal. Essentially, the Supreme Court will have to decide whether the Court of Common Pleas was correct in dismissing the Plaintiffs’ case on summary … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Meds Alert: Irbesartan Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert that people taking the blood pressure medication, irbesartan, should contact their doctor immediately as ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling certain lots of the drug with “Westminster Pharmaceuticals” and “GSMS Inc.” on the label due to possible contamination of a carcinogen used … [Read more...]
Zostavax
Zostavax was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006, to prevent shingles in people over 50 years old. Shingles is a very painful and dreaded condition that can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox earlier in life. A vaccine to prevent the disease was a welcome development. Unfortunately, Zostavax is only effective in … [Read more...]
Valsartan Recall Expanded
High blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure (CHF) drugs that contain the drug valsartan were recalled recently, but the recall was just expanded August 8, 2018. In this latest update, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it expanded the list of products affected under the recall and even some valsartan-containing … [Read more...]
Heart Medication Recalled Due to Contamination and Cancer Risk
On July 13, 2018, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of certain medications containing valsartan. Valsartan is the active ingredient in some drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Valsartan supplied to the drug manufacturers, by a specific third-party, has been found to be contaminated with … [Read more...]
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