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“Dallas Buyers Club” Underscores Problems in Drug Approval Process February 11, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with the job of evaluating drug safety and approving medications to be used by patients in the United States. The Drug Injury Attorneys with Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough explain that some drugs are approved based on legal loopholes while more helpful medications may (more...)

FDA Announces Safety Warning For Users Of Samsca May 7, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made an announcement regarding the safety of the drug Samsca. The statement explained that taking the medication for extended periods of time could result in a serious Drug Injury. Samsca is a medication used in the treatment of a condition known as hyponatremia, in (more...)

Study Finds Increased Risk Of Kidney Failure In Patients Taking High-Potency Statins April 2, 2013 A new study has shown a link between patients taking high-potency cholesterol lowering drugs and the potential for developing a Statin Drug Injury. Data indicated those taking these specific medications showed a higher rate than control groups of developing kidney failure. According to CTV News, researchers from the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect (more...)

FDA Panel Considers Reclassifying Hydrocodone To Prevent Drug Injuries January 29, 2013 Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are calling for stricter regulations on one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the country, hydrocodone. A story from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram said the move is being made to curb the current abuse rates of the highly addictive painkiller. Hydrocodone is (more...)