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PSM Compounded Weight Loss Drugs Poll
PSM commissioned a survey about compounded diabetes and weight loss injectable drugs. 1,000 likely voters across political affiliations were crystal clear — they are worried about safety and the current lack of oversight. See the full results.
[...]September 23, 2024: Administrative complaint filed alleging insulin price inflation by pharmacy benefit managers
The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers, alleging that the companies used their market power to inflate the cost of insulin for U.S. patients.
[...]FDA Alert: Herbal Supplement Recalled for Containing Prescription Steroids and OTC Antihistamines
If used chronically at the recommended dose, dexamethasone could cause severe and serious adverse events such as adrenal suppression (a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones), central nervous system and psychiatric/behavioral effects, weight gain, gastrointestinal effects, elevated blood glucose, increased infection risks, neuromuscular and skeletal side effects, ocular effects, cardiovascular effects, dermatologic effects endocrine and metabolic issues, among other adverse events not mentioned.
[...]September 16, 2024: An ongoing lawsuit suggests peril for pharmacy-to-pharmacy market place users
Rxeed’s suit of CVS Caremark alleges predatory practices against independent pharmacies. Walgreens joins up with NABP’s Pulse. Stories about medicine safety in the U.S. and around the world.
[...]September 9, 2024: A Mexican pharmacy sold a Texas man a known Ozempic counterfeit
Reuters writes about fake Ozempic and medicine tracking. The U.S. FDA issues warnings about supplements that contain undeclared prescription medicine. Additional news in India and Nigeria.
[...]September 2, 2024: CEO pleads guilty for contaminated, fraudulent stem cell injections
Guilty pleas in two federal cases involving dangerous medicines. Pill press news in South Carolina. Additional news in the U.K., India and Pakistan.
[...]August 26, 2024: Counterfeit prescription pills made of fentanyl may also contain a drug used in executions
Researchers have found pentobarbital in counterfeit prescription pills. Plus, domestic and international news, and what our executive director is reading this week.
[...]FDA Alert: Dietary supplement sold on Amazon recalled for containing prescription drug ingredients
This is a reprint of an FDA Alert. Boulla LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Boom Max Capsules Due to the Potential Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or…
[...]When is Amazon liable for selling, warehousing, and delivering counterfeit medical devices?
A whistleblower complaint alleges that counterfeit and misbranded diabetes medical devices were being sold by third-party vendor on Amazon and orders were fulfilled by Amazon.com itself.
[...]August 19, 2024: Gilead Sciences files a second suit over the sale of black market HIV drugs
A new lawsuit says that another ring has been selling counterfeit HIV medicine in the U.S. Eli Lilly is taking action against compounders selling tirzepatide. More domestic and international news.
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