155 results

• Potentially Cancer-Causing Contaminant Found In Januvia: FDA

  August 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Some batches of Januvia, a diabetes drug, contain high levels of nitrosamines which could increase cancer risks, the FDA warns.

• Accupril Recall Issued Over Nitrosamine Contamination

  April 26, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Pfizer is recalling five lots of Accupril, a hypertension drug, due to the risk of nitrosamine contamination and long-term cancer risk.

• Pfizer Announces Accuretic Recall in U.S. Over Nitrosamine Contamination

  March 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Pfizer is recalling several lots of Accuretic hypertension drugs due to the presence of potentially cancer-causing chemicals.

• Valsartan Settlement Masters Appointed To Advance Negotiations in MDL

  March 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Two former district judges have been appointed as valsartan settlement special masters to help bring about a resolution to the litigation.

• Accuretic Recall Announced In Canada Over Nitrosamine Contamination In Another Pfizer Hypertension Drug

  March 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health regulators have announced an Accuretic recall, indicating the Pfizer hypertension drug contains levels of cancer-causing chemicals above the acceptable amounts.

• Extended Use of Valsartan and Other Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers May Increase Cancer Risk: Study

  March 4, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Valsartan and similar hypertension drugs may carry an increased risk of cancer with long-term use, according to the findings of a new study.

• GAO Report Calls On FDA To Improve Foreign Inspections

  February 8, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The GAO has issued a report calling on the FDA to improve foreign drug manufacturing inspections by adding more investigators, conducting surprise inspections, and expanding its translation services.

• Sanctions Granted Against Valsartan Manufacturer for Discovery Abuses

  December 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Special Master involved in valsartan litigation has determined Zhejiang Huahei Pharmacticals, the manufacturer of the active ingredient, should pay sanctions for failing to provide appropriate answers to some questions during depositions.

• Hypertension On The Rise In U.S. Due To Stress of Pandemic, Researchers Warn

  December 7, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an overall increase in blood pressure nationwide, putting more Americans at risk of strokes, heart attacks and other health problems, according to a new study.

• Hypertension Patients Often Given Medications Which Raise Their Blood Pressure Even Higher: Study

  December 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Nearly 20% of hypertension patients are prescribed drugs which may raise their blood pressure even further, according to the findings of a new study.