Another Ranbaxy facility stopped from making APIs for U.S.
January 29th 2014The FDA is prohibiting Ranbaxy Laboratories from manufacturing and distributing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from its facility in Toansa, India, in order “to prevent substandard quality products from reaching U.S. consumers,” according to a news release.
Employees purchasing Tulsa pharmacy chain
January 27th 2014As he moved closer to retirement, there were no shortages of offers for Deril Lees’ three compounding-only pharmacies in the Tulsa, Okla.-area. But Lees’ feared that many of the prospective buyers would close The Apothecary Shoppe, scattering his long-time employees, which include numerous family members, at his two Tulsa locations and the one in Broken Arrow.
Psychiatric adverse drug events prominent in certain drugs prescribed for kids
January 27th 2014During 2008-2012, more than 45,600 adverse drug events in children less than 18 years of age were reported to the FDA. Approximately 29,000 ADEs (64%) were serious, causing injury. During the 5-year period, the reports increased at a steady rate, from more than 6,300 in 2008 to 11,400 in 2012.
NACDS: Med adherence should be part of CMS’ rating system
January 24th 2014Numerous studies have shown that medication adherence, or the lack of it, is a major driver of healthcare costs. As millions of consumers select health plans as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) believes they should have information on the success of individual healthcare plans in improving medication adherence.
Delirium in critically ill patients can be reduced with statins
January 21st 2014Continued use of statins may help prevent delirium in critically ill patients who received statins before hospital admission, according to a study published online ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Antibiotics overused for adult emergency-room patients
January 20th 2014An analysis of emergency department (ED) visits over a 10-year period found that while inappropriate antibiotic use is decreasing in pediatric settings, it continues to remain a problem in adults, according to a study published ahead of print in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.