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Can You Sue If a Compounded Medication Harmed You?
Although most people take medications in their original form as made by drug manufacturers, some people take custom medications that are created by compounding pharmacies. These patients may require compounded medications to avoid certain allergens or to make ingestion of a medication easier if they can’t swallow a tablet or capsule. According to the U.S. (more...)
Pharmaceutical Companies Are Being Held Liable for the Opioid Crisis
One of the most tragic stories in American history involves the opioid crisis, which has ravaged entire communities and cities. Beginning in the late 1990s, drug companies began aggressively marketing and recommending opioid-based pain medications to doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies by reassuring them that patients would not become addicted to these powerful drugs. This reassurance (more...)
Are You at Risk of Taking a Recalled Medication?
When you take a medication, you trust that it has been thoroughly tested by its manufacturer and is safe for consumption. But sometimes, new information comes to light that forces manufacturers to pull their medications from the market. When this happen, it’s called a recall, but not all recalls are the same. The U.S. Food (more...)
Many Dietary Supplements Are Prescription Drugs in Disguise
On Feb. 16, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a dietary supplement called “Adam’s Secret” was being recalled by its manufacturer after it was discovered that the product contained undeclared amounts of sildenafil and/or tadalafil. Both of these ingredients are found in erectile dysfunction drugs, which are currently prescription only due (more...)