Study Finds System for Tracking Prescription Drug Side Effects Flawed
According to a study by a group that tracks drug safety issues, the main system for keeping track of the dangerous side effects of prescription drugs is deeply flawed because drug makers are submitting incomplete information about problems to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Institute for Safe Medication Practices found … [Read more...] about Study Finds System for Tracking Prescription Drug Side Effects Flawed
No Evidence to Support Use of Recent Joint Replacement Systems
Lack Of Evidence Hampers Replacement Systems Recent “innovations” in joint replacement systems may not be worth the risk, a scientific analysis found. In a systematic review published online September 9th in the BMJ, researchers said that they failed to find evidence supporting the use of newer devices. “We did not find convincing … [Read more...] about No Evidence to Support Use of Recent Joint Replacement Systems
System Needed to Track Recalled Medical Devices
Even though medical device recalls have increased in recent years, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has not devised an effective process for notifying the public about dangerous devices. According to an Associated Press report, lack of such a process has put patients in danger. In 2008, 2,500 defective medical devices … [Read more...] about System Needed to Track Recalled Medical Devices
Transdermal Patches Has Raised Safety Concerns
An Innovative Drug Delivery System. Until recently, drugs were administered in three basic ways; orally, intravenously, and by injection. At home, patients were limited to oral medications except for those who were trained to inject themselves with insulin. As drugs have become more sophisticated in terms of their applications and … [Read more...] about Transdermal Patches Has Raised Safety Concerns
Health Canada Endorsed DURAGESIC Safety Information
Important Safety Information DURAGESIC. Janssen-Ortho Inc., in collaboration with Health Canada, wishes to highlight important safety information about the safe use of DURAGESIC. The Canadian Product Monograph for DURAGESIC has been revised to emphasize this safety information, and contains a section with Consumer Information to … [Read more...] about Health Canada Endorsed DURAGESIC Safety Information
