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• Teva Mold Contamination Problems Result in Recall for 2.5M Drug Vials, Shut Down of California Plant

  October 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Teva has recently shut down a California manufacturing facility after recalling 2.5 million vials of unidentified drugs which may have had mold contamination.

• ISMP Warns Of Potential Remdesivir, Propofol And Vincristine Compounding Errors

  August 25, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Labeling problems and confusion has led to a number of medication errors linked to three drugs, whose overdoses or incorrect application could lead to serious injuries and death, according to a new ISMP report.

• ISMP Report Indicates Some Paralyzing Agent Drugs, Crucial During the Ongoing Pandemic, Lack Adequate Warning Labels

  June 22, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  In the rush to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, some dangerous drugs may be going out without proper warning labels, experts warn.

• Las Vegas Hepatitis Lawsuit Results in $500M Punitive Damages

  April 12, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Nevada jury hit two health insurance companies with half a billion dollars in punitive damages following trial in a...

• Lawsuits Over Hepatits C Outbreak From Propofol Settled for $250M

  February 23, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Teva Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $250 million to settle about 80 Propofol lawsuits stemming from a hepatitis C outbreak...

• Hepatitis C Damage Awards Against Teva, Baxter Continue to Pile Up

  October 13, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Teva Pharmaceuticals and Baxter International have been hit with a massive punitive damages award for a third time as a...

• Propofol Lawsuit Over Las Vegas Hep C Outbreak Ends in $20M Verdict

  October 10, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Update 10/11/2011: The jury has returned a $162.5 million punitive damages verdict against the defendants, finding that they negligently distributed...

• Propofol and Liposyn Recall Expanded Due to Particulate Matter

  June 1, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A global recall of Liposyn and Propofol made by Hospira, Inc. has been expanded to include 28 additional lots, due...

• Las Vegas Hepatitis Lawsuit Results in $500M Verdict

  May 10, 2010

  Staff Writers

  In what is believed to be the largest punitive damages award in Nevada history, a jury last week ordered two...

• Teva Propofol Recall Leads to FDA Warning, Drug Shortage

  April 28, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Teva Pharmaceuticals failed to have proper quality control measures in place to prevent bacterial contamination from entering batches of their...