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Columns examine the legal and regulatory developments, guidances, and rulings that affect the packaging of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

HCPC ‘s Sept. 15 Showcase to focus on healthcare reform’s impact on pharmaceutical packaging

Bruce Cohen to deliver keynote address at one-day industry event at Honeywell’s corporate headquarters in Morristown, NJ....

Label issues present varied challenges

Distribution environment, regulatory and compliance issues, and marketing messages are among the key concerns for manufacturers....

The August 2010 FDA Patient Safety News is now available...

You can find more information about FDA Patient Safety News, and watch or download the video program on our web site . Stories in the August 2010 edition include:...

Novacare LLC Products: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Products sold under the following names: Stiff Nights, Aziffa, Size Matters, Erex, Mojo, Hard Drive, Eyeful, Red Magic, Straight Up, Zotrex, Monster Excyte, WOW, Xaitrex, Verect, Prolatis, Xytamax, Maxyte, Libidinal, OMG, OMG45, and Zilex (with Golden Spear)...

Revivexxx Extra Strength: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient

AUDIENCE: Consumer ISSUE: FDA lab analysis of Revivexxx Extra Strength was found to contain undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Revivexxx Extra Strength an unapproved drug. This poses a threat...

Solo Slim, Solo Slim Extra Strength: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient

AUDIENCE: Cardiology, Consumer ISSUE: FDA lab analysis of Solo Slim was found to contain the undeclared drug ingredient Didesmethyl Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. This poses a threat to consumers because...

June 2010 Drug Safety Labeling Changes: 28 Medical Product Labels with changes

The MedWatch June 2010 Drug Safety Labeling Changes posting includes 28 products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT, and MEDICATION GUIDE....

FDA medication error draft guidance to come by Sept. 30

Packaging, such as container/carton labels, will be considered by the agency in an attempt to reduce errors....

FTC gives Nestlé a ‘time out’ for functional food claims aimed at kids

Just six weeks after Kellogg’s Rice Krispies took a hit for claiming to help boost kids’ immune systems, Nestlé has been called out for deceptive messaging....

Plant monitoring system

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Arava (leflunomide): Boxed Warning - Risk of Severe Liver Injury

AUDIENCE: Rheumatology, Family Practice...

Uptick forecasted in healthcare M&A activity

Study reports findings based on interviews with more than 75 U.S. healthcare investors covering various life science sectors....

Genzyme, Hospira reach expanded fill and finish manufacturing deal

Follows consent decree with the FDA that said Genzyme had to move fill and finish operations out of its Allston, MA facility....

Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet

Fraudulent product is dangerous to patients allergic to penicillin....

Avandia controversy escalates

One Senator and one member of Congress are calling on the FDA to pull from the market the diabetes drug Avandia because of safety concerns. It’s the latest flare-up of a firestorm of controversy--and a window into several important issues....

May 2010 Drug Safety Labeling Changes

23 Medical Product Labels with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions....

Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error

Some liquid Vitamin D supplements sold with droppers that could allow harmful amounts of Vitamin D to be dispensed....

FDA Takes Action Against California Soy-Product Manufacturer Lifesoy

Products made under conditions that violated federal law....

Cutting through confusing health and wellness claims

Knowing the differences between nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and medical foods before packaging and labeling is an important lesson learned....

FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Vita Breath Dietary Supplement

Products may contain high levels of lead....

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