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For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: FDA news, updates, and alerts affecting pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy technicians

Supply of heparin further secured

October 9, 2009

A second round of revised quality standards for heparin became effective recently, the U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention has announced.

FDA-mandated REMS now in force in pharmaceutical industry

October 8, 2009

The FDA can require risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for certain prescription drugs and biological products, to ensure that the benefits of such products outweigh the risks. The effect of REMS ripples down through the supply chain to affect how pharmacies dispense medication.

Mefloquine has a three-week half-life

October 8, 2009

The FDA recently alerted pharmacists to medication error reports about mefloquine (Lariam) prescriptions calling for 250 mg daily rather than the recommended dose of 250 mg weekly for malaria prophylaxis.

FDA advisory committee recommends Cervarix

September 9, 2009

GlaxoSmithKline has announced that the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted that clinical data support both the efficacy and safety of Cervarix, the company's candidate cervical cancer vaccine.

Beware of fake remedies sold as "dietary supplements"

September 4, 2009

Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement.

Iowa board of pharmacy considering medical marijuana

September 3, 2009

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy is now one step closer to making its recommendation to the state?s legislature regarding the use of medical marijuana in the state.

GSK advisory: Advair warehouse theft

August 28, 2009

GlaxoSmithKline has announced that two lots of Advair Diskus medication were stolen earlier this month from the company's distribution facility near Richmond, Virginia.

FDA warns about stolen insulin

August 27, 2009

On Aug. 26 the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to the public that stolen vials of the long-acting insulin Levemir still may be on the market.

Medicare prescription benefit program exceeds expectations

August 27, 2009

The program created to provide Medicare recipients with prescription drug benefits exceeded expectations during its first two years. Keep reading to learn the details.

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