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2008 Pharmacy News & Articles
 Pharmacy News
Making Sense of Vytorin ConcernsDate: 7/24/2008This 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: 7/10/2008The 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 MedicinesDate: 6/26/2008Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired or unused drugs? Here's how to dispose of them. FDA Safety Update: Asthma MedicationsDate: 6/3/2008Here is a roundup of recent safety issues related to asthma medications.
OTC Cough & Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of AgeDate: 2/4/2008FDA 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: 1/4/2008FDA 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: 1/3/2008January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Learn about thyroid medications from Mary Parks, M.D., Director of FDA's Division of Metabolic and Endocrine Drug Products.
2007 News & Articles
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