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FDA Alert Tamiflu
On June 17, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released results of a purchase of supposed “generic Tamiflu” from an online pharmacy. According to the FDA, the pharmacy was likely an illegitimate operation, and the product was not Tamiflu, as it lacked its active ingredient. Full details from the FDA.
[...]FDA / Sirius Alert: Nearly 12,000 Kits of ClindaReach® Pledgets Stolen from Truck
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received warning of nearly 12,000 kits of ClindaReach® Pledgets, (Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution UPS, 1%), a topical acne treatment, which were stolen from a tractor-trailer on or around February 7, 2010 while in transit. The theft occurred in Monroe, Ohio. According to the manufacturer, Sirius—a wholly owned subsidiary…
[...]FDA Alert Regarding Counterfeit Alli
The U.S. FDA released an updated public health alert regarding counterfeit Alli being sold over the internet. According to the FDA, here’s what you need to know: Alli is an FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss drug. FDA lab tests have confirmed that counterfeit versions of the drug do not contain the FDA-approved active ingredient; rather, they…
[...]FDA Warns of Online H1N1 Influenza Virus Drug Product Purchases
FDA is alerting you to a use extreme caution when purchasing any medication over the Internet claiming to prevent or treat H1N1 influenza virus. Several orders of the H1N1 vaccine Tamiflu (oseltamivir) purchased from online pharmacies were found to be a health threat to consumers.
[...]Tylenol® Arthritis and Tylenol® PM Caplets Stolen from Cargo Terminal in Jacksonville, Florida
Products stolen: TYLENOL® Arthritis and TYLENOL® PM Lot numbers: 09XMC1 (Tylenol Arthritis) 09XMC110 (Tylenol PM) Countries known affected: United States Investigating agency contact: FDA Office of Criminal Investigations at 1-800-551-3989 Manufacturer Contact McNeils Customer Response Center 888-222-6036 Posted on/updated: October 13, 2009 Information on Certain Stolen Tylenol® Arthritis and Tylenol® PM Caplets FDA is alerting…
[...]Tractor-trailer of asthma medication stolen in Florida; see lot numbers
Third incident of stolen asthma inhalers in two months stems from a truck theft on September 8, 2009 in Florida.
[...]GSK advisory about stolen Advair inhalers
Products stolen: Advair Diskus 250/50, 60 Dose, Advair Diskus 500/50, 60 Dose Lot numbers: 9ZP2255, 9ZP3325 Countries known affected: United States Investigating agency contact: FDA Office of Criminal Investigations at 1-800-551-3989 or GSK’s Customer Response Center at 1-888-825-5249 Manufacturers information: GSK PR/Newswire Posted on/updated: August 24 2009 View Larger Map On August 24, GlaxoSmithKline announced…
[...]Asthma Drug Theft Alert and Public Warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the McKinney, Texas, Police Department have reported that on August 7 a tractor-trailer truck containing a 35,760-carton shipment Dey brand generic Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution was stolen in McKinney, Texas. We are concerned that they could make their way to consumers via online pharmacies.
[...]Warning for Counterfeit Insulin Pens
Health Care Inspectorate Warns of Counterfeit Insulin Needles Products counterfeited: Insulin needles Lot numbers: 08J02S Countries known affected: Netherlands, UK, Poland Investigating agency contact: Inspectie Voor de Gezondheidszorg Manufacturers information: Novo Nordisk Posted on/updated: July 2009 View Larger Map The Netherlands Health Care Inspectorate [Inspectie voor de Gezondheidszorg (IGZ)] has issued a public warning following…
[...]FDA MedWatch Safety Alert: Nationwide Recalls of Dietary Supplement Stamina-Rx
Posted June 22, 2009 Nationwide Recalls of Dietary Supplement Stamina-Rx Unapproved Ingredient Present in Supplement Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals notified patients and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all products sold under the name Stamina-Rx. FDA lab analysis found that the product contained the undeclared ingredient − benzamidenafil. Benzamidenafil is…
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