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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

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Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. In 2021, a total of 12 529 counterfeit ivermectin tablets originating from postal packages were seized. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

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AvKARE Recall: Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Antidepressant Mistakenly Packaged Together

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AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. According to AvKARE, the error occurred at a third-party bottle filling facility.

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AvKARE Recall: Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Antidepressant Mistakenly Packaged Together

XTalks

AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. According to AvKARE, the error occurred at a third-party bottle filling facility.

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More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled

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Made in China, the recalled products are packaged in a white opaque or clear plastic bottle with either a blue, clear, or black cap and are labeled as IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, and Thrifty White Pharmacy Hand Sanitizer. ” The recall covers 4-ounce and 1-pint (16-ounce) bottles, NDC Nos.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

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Made in China, the recalled products are packaged in a white opaque or clear plastic bottle with either a blue, clear or black cap and are labeled as IMC Wash Free Hand Sanitizer, Wash Free Hand Sanitizer and Thrifty White Pharmacy Hand Sanitizer, CBS News reported. © 2020 HealthDay. All rights reserved. Posted: December 2020.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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In 2022, Januvia was flagged for nitrosamine contamination , a potential carcinogen commonly produced as a byproduct during drug manufacturing. for a 2-pen package (0.6 & 1.2 for a 3-pen package (1.8 While sales remain strong, they have been on the decline. mg doses), or $815.27

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Through the Looking Glass: Is FDA really the “Gold Standard” in Drug Safety?

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Opponents of Americans buying less expensive drugs from overseas pharmacies (i.e. In fact, they have the exact same problems as we do in ensuring that the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used to make our drugs are of the highest quality and without contaminants. Canada believes it is too small to facilitate U.S.

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