New Report Warns of Cancer-Causing Benzene in Generic Versions of Mucinex
Generic versions of Mucinex containing benzene have been sold by major pharmacies and retailers, like CVS and Walgreens, the report found.
Tag Archives: Generic Drug
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Suboxone Settlement Results in Indivior Agreement To Pay Another $385M To Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit
Settlement comes amid rising concerns about severe tooth decay from Suboxone film strips, which the antitrust lawsuit alleged were introduced to help the drug maker avoid generic competition, not to benefit patient health
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Pentagon Asks Valisure, Not FDA, to Make Sure Drugs for Servicemembers are Safe
The Defense Department is reportedly seeking Valisure's help in ensuring generic drugs, often manufactured overseas and away from FDA influence, given to military service members are safe and effective
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Nitrosamines Problems Are More Widespread in Drugs Than FDA Anticipated: Report
The EU and Canada have set daily acceptable limits for all nitrosamines, but the FDA has not. During a meeting this week the U.S. regulators met to discuss how to bets address the problem with nitrosames in drugs.
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FDA Guidance Seeks to Speed Up Approval of Generic Drugs
Critics warn many generic drugs already may not undergo stringent reviews before being offered to consumers.
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Teva Mold Contamination Problems Result in Recall for 2.5M Drug Vials, Shut Down of California Plant
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Generic Chantix Launched Following Recall of Name Brand Drug Due To Toxic Contaminant
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FDA Seeks To Reassure Public On Generic Drug Oversight Following Valsartan Recalls
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FDA No Longer Pursuing Rule Update to Require Generic Drug Makers To Warn Of Known Side Effects
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Valsartan Problems Continue, With Identification of Second Cancer-Causing Impurity
