FDA Warns About Risk of Confusion, Dosing Errors with Compounded Injectable...
The FDA is warning patients to pay close attention to how the strengths of compounded injectable drugs are expressed, as doses are listed differently than conventional drugs, leading to confusion and...
View ArticleReporting of Compounded Drug Problems Needs Improvement: FDA
Federal officials are taking new steps to ensure the safety of compounded hormones and medications, highlighting problems where compounding pharmacies fail to properly report adverse events associated...
View ArticleISMP Warns Of Potential Remdesivir, Propofol And Vincristine Compounding Errors
A medication safety group warns about the risk of potential compounding errors linked to several drugs, in part due to labeling confusion and a rush to treat COVID-19 cases. The Institute for Safe...
View ArticleLingering Problems With Sterile Compounded Drug Manufacturing Found in ISMP...
Many compounding pharmacies have questionable dispensing practices, which may lead to medication errors and serious risks for patients, according to a recent survey conducted by medication safety...
View ArticleFDA Finalizes Guidance On Unsanitary Conditions At Compounding Pharmacies
Federal regulators are calling for compounding pharmacies to improve cleanliness at their facilities in newly released recommendations intended to prevent illnesses and outbreaks. The final guidance...
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FDA Issues Guidance on Preparing Beta-Lactam Antibiotics, Which are Linked to...
FDA Issues Guidance on Preparing Beta-Lactam Antibiotics, Which are Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions Cross-contamination of Beta-lactam and other antibiotics can result in severe allergic...
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FDA Warns Against Use of Compounded Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
FDA Warns Against Use of Compounded Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy Some compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy use salt forms of the active ingredient which have not been tested or approved by the...
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FDA Warns of Mental Health Side Effects Linked to Ketamine Use
FDA Warns of Mental Health Side Effects Linked to Ketamine Use Ketamine warning comes amid increasing reports of patients getting prescriptions online for mental health conditions October 16, 2023 By:...
View ArticleNearly 3,000 Ozempic Poisoning Cases Reported to Poison Control Centers in 2023
Many of the incidents involved overdoses with compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy's active ingredient, semaglutide.
View ArticleEli Lilly Warns About Potential Health Risks From Mounjaro, Zepbound...
Drug maker plans to pursue legal remedies against compounding pharmacies, medical spas and other entities that claim to sell generic versions of Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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