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New Technology Could Reduce Drug Injuries Caused By Expired Medications January 22, 2013 Drug injuries resulting from a patient taking an expired medication can be sometimes be deadly. A solution to this problem may be on the way, though. According to San Antonio Magazine, a retired Texas physician has created technology that helps doctors track and maintain an inventory of medications they have on-hand to (more...)

Risk Of Kidney Injury When Combining NSAIDS and Anti-Hypersensitive Drugs January 15, 2013 A study recently published in the British Medical Journal has shown a link between taking both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and dual antihypertensive therapy medications, including a diuretic plus either an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker and the risk of acute kidney injury. The study examined the cases of nearly a half (more...)

FDA Issues Recall On Lots Of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen January 8, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Mylan, Inc. recently issued a voluntary product recall on several lots of their medications, Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen in 10 and 500-milligram dosages respectively. According to an FDA press release, the recall was issued after certain lots of the medications were found to exceed weight limits and (more...)

FDA Issues Recall Of Lipitor Over Glass Particles Found In Packaging November 27, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary recall on generic versions of the anti-cholesterol medication, Lipitor. CNN News stated the recall was issued due to concerns of small glass particles being packaged with the medications. 40 lots of atorvastatin calcium, which contain 10, 20, and 40 milligram doses of the (more...)