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On March 15th, 2017, the FDA issued a drug safety communication for Viberzi (eluxadoline), which is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). The FDA warned that Viberzi can cause an increased risk of pancreatitis in patients without a gallbladder. A review found that these patients have an increased risk of developing serious pancreatitis that can result in…

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Yet another brand-name drug manufacturer is dramatically raising their prices. In recent years, we’ve seen numerous cases of manufacturers increasing brand drug prices at an astronomical rate without any reasonable explanation. The makers of life-saving drugs like EpiPen (epinephrine), Nitropress (sodium nitroprusside), and many popular insulins have dramatically increased prices, causing some patients to go…

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder starting in childhood and sometimes carrying into adulthood. This disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Common treatments include medications like Adderall (amphetamine salt combo), Ritalin (methylphenidate), and Strattera (atomoxetine) – which now has a generic alternative! On May 30th, 2017 the FDA approved…

Regular birth control pills are already available over-the-counter in many countries including China, Greece, India, Turkey, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, and Korea. In the U.S., we are slowly but surely starting to provide women with greater access to birth control products without requiring a prescription. In 2013, Plan B One-Step, the emergency contraceptive that can…

In studies, “elderly” is defined as 65 years or older. Now, criteria established by the American Geriatrics Society and several recent studies have solidified a list medications that pose the greatest risk to the elderly. With extra caution, some risks may be worth it—but which medications pose the greatest risk, and are there better alternatives?…

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Manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall for Mibelas 24 Fe due to a packaging error. Mibelas 24 Fe is one of several generic alternatives for Minastrin 24 Fe, a chewable birth control pill that comes with iron supplements. This is a class I recall, the most serious type of recall, which means that…

In response to the current opioid epidemic, the FDA has been encouraging drug companies to create abuse-deterrent pain medications. These medications have properties that make it harder, or less rewarding, for a person to inject or snort them, and are typically resistant to crush or extraction. Some abuse-deterrent pain medications that you may have heard…

Back in July, the FDA approved Adlyxin for diabetes type 2, and it is now available in pharmacies! When people think about injectable diabetes medications, the 1st thing that comes to mind tends to be insulin medications like Humalog (insulin lispro) or Lantus (insulin glargine). However, the FDA has been approving many new non-insulin products…