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Breaking Health News | Metformin and Nitrosamines!
Some countries are recalling the popular diabetes drug metformin. That's because of concerns about metformin and nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are nasty!
FDA Embraces Generic Drugs from India Despite Quality Problems
The nitrosamine controversy continues. Now add the diabetes drug metformin to a list of potential problem pills. How reliable are generic drugs from India?
Pharmacists Are Worried About Foreign Drug Problems
Most people don't worry about drug shortages until they happen to them. Hospital pharmacists are worried about foreign-made drugs. Should you be concerned?
Why Buy Brand Name Drugs from Canada?
Many people worry about generic drug quality. An FDA executive raised concerns about foreign manufacturing. Can you really buy brand name drugs from Canada?
How Can You Tell if Your Drug Is Recalled?
What should you do when your drug is recalled? Check the lot number (if you can find it) and ask the pharmacy about returning it.
Another BP Nitrosamine Drug Recall and Zantac (Ranitidine)
You won't believe this. There is a nitrosamine drug recall for the BP med losartan. Other countries are recalling ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn. Why?
Has the FDA Not Approved Armour Thyroid?
A reader was surprised to learn that FDA has not approved Armour thyroid or other desiccated thyroid extracts. However, some people feel better taking it.
Can You Overcome Trouble with Generic Antidepressants?
When patients have trouble with generic antidepressants, their doctor and pharmacist should act as allies to help them get the medication they need.
How to Get Migraine Relief Without Spending a Fortune
In the hunt for migraine relief, some people shop in Canada for a brand name triptan and others try inducing brain freeze.
Will New Epinephrine Shot Be More Affordable?
Novartis has brought out a new epinephrine shot for emergency use in case of allergic reactions. Called Symjepi, it costs less than EpiPen.
Why Are Pharmacists Silent about Generic Drug Quality?
Some writers have raised serious questions about generic drug quality, but most pharmacists don't seem very interested in the topic. Why not?
A New Carcinogen DMF Discovered in Valsartan BP Pills
It is hard to believe that yet another potential carcinogen has been found contaminating ARBs. The carcinogen DMF was detected in some valsartan BP pills.
Why Aren’t Docs Outraged by Inadequate Generic Drug Approval?
The FDA says that generic drugs are equal to brand name medicines. A new book, Bottle of Lies, reveals that generic drug approval and monitoring is flawed!
Generic Furosemide Disappoints | How to Afford Lasix?
Lasix (furosemide) is an absolutely essential medication. It treats excess fluid buildup (edema). But we keep hearing about generic furosemide problems.
Show 1169: What Are the Problems with Generic Drugs?
When investigative journalist Katherine Eban took a close look at medicine manufacturing, she uncovered many frightening problems with generic drugs.
Why Americans Don’t Trust the Pharmaceutical Industry
Do you trust the pharmaceutical industry to price medicines fairly, provide quality generic drugs and be honest? What happened this week to undermine trust?
Generic Drugs Hammered | Are AUTHORIZED Generics the Answer?
The FDA has been criticized for its oversight of generic drugs. Major news stories this week dealt a blow to this industry. What about authorized generics?
Show 1163: Should You Trust Your Prescription Drugs?
Where are your prescription drugs made and how do they get to you? Are you satisfied that they are of the best quality possible?
Another Week Another Losartan Recall | Will It Ever End?
After nine months the recall of contaminated generic BP drugs continues. Now it's a losartan recall from Teva. Why hasn't the FDA cleaned up this mess?
Why Is This Pharmacist Complaining About Levothyroxine Shortages?
Why do pharmacy chains change generic manufacturers? A pharmacist blames drug shortages. Are levothyroxine shortages really to blame for a readers concerns?