Senators promise action to prevent the next fungal meningitis outbreak
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have promised to update federal regulations, namely with the Food and Drug Administration, that would bring pharmaceutical drug compounding labs under the agency's eye in the future in hopes of avoiding situations like the current deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis that's claimed 32 lives and sickened … [Read more...] about Senators promise action to prevent the next fungal meningitis outbreak
Skepticism of company at center of fungal meningitis outbreak continues to grow
The company at the center of the deadly fungal meningitis outbreak has been under increased oversight since a 2006 inspection of its pharmacy labs discovered widespread deficiencies in protocols for manufacturing drugs. According to an AP report, New England Compounding Center was subject to a third-party inspection in 2006. That … [Read more...] about Skepticism of company at center of fungal meningitis outbreak continues to grow
Meningitis outbreak toll now at 205 sick, 14 dead
Federal health officials have drastically increased the amount of confirmed cases of fungal meningitis linked to the use of a contaminated vial of an epidural steroid drug injection. According to Reuters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this weekend updated the total number of cases confirmed in the outbreak of a … [Read more...] about Meningitis outbreak toll now at 205 sick, 14 dead
State regulator, pharmaceutical executive cloud picture on fungal meningitis outbreak
A sitting member of Massachusetts' regulatory agency that oversees pharmaceutical safety has a direct link to the company implicated in the nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis. According to a Boston Globe report this week, Sophia Pasedis has recused herself from any matters concerning either of the two companies she … [Read more...] about State regulator, pharmaceutical executive cloud picture on fungal meningitis outbreak
Franck’s Pharmacy Expands Recall Of Compounded Drugs
Franck’s Pharmacy just expanded its recall of compounded drugs, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Compounding involves mixing drugs using bulk ingredients, typically when patients are allergic to inactive ingredients in medicines approved by the FDA or when a different dose or delivery form (cream, … [Read more...] about Franck’s Pharmacy Expands Recall Of Compounded Drugs
