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2008 Pharmacy News & Articles
Pharmacy News
Is It Really FDA Approved?
Date: 9/30/2008
Some marketers may say their products are "FDA approved," but how can you know for sure?
Stop — Learn — Go — Tips for Talking with Your Pharmacist to learn how to use medicines safely
Date: 8/12/2008
Your pharmacist can help you learn how to use your prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines safely and to increase the benefits and decrease the risks. You can also use these tips when talking with your other healthcare professionals.
Making Sense of Vytorin Concerns
Date: 7/24/2008
This article clarifies the results of a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and emphasizes the importance of continuing on prescribed cholesterol medications.
Stronger Warnings Requested for Fluoroquinolones
Date: 7/10/2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified manufacturers of fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs that a boxed warning on the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is necessary. A boxed warning on a drug's label calls attention to serious or life-threatening risks.
How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Date: 6/26/2008
Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired or unused drugs? Here's how to dispose of them.
FDA Safety Update: Asthma Medications
Date: 6/3/2008
Here is a roundup of recent safety issues related to asthma medications.
OTC Cough & Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age
Date: 2/4/2008
FDA strongly recommends that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used in infants and children under 2 years of age.
Second Safety Warning on Fentanyl Skin Patch
Date: 1/4/2008
FDA issued its second safety warning about the fentanyl skin patch because the agency has continued to receive reports of death and life-threatening side effects.
Thyroid Medication: Q and A with Mary Parks, M.D.
Date: 1/3/2008
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Learn about thyroid medications from Mary Parks, M.D., Director of FDA's Division of Metabolic and Endocrine Drug Products.
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