Jolynn Tumolo

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Anavex 2-73 Shows Improvement in Pediatric Rett Syndrome But Misses Key Endpoint

02/02/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Children with Rett syndrome who received Anavex 2-73 (blarcamesine) showed improvement on the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) but failed to meet a trial key endpoint for Clinical Global Impression – Improvement (CGI-I).

Children with Rett syndrome who...

02/02/2024

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Clinic Closure Hampers Methadone Access for More than 1000

02/02/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Extensive damage from a frozen pipe that burst forced the closure of Washington state’s largest single-site methadone treatment provider in January. While it makes repairs at its Seattle-based clinic, Evergreen Treatment Services is shuttling...

Extensive damage from a frozen...

02/02/2024

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Ear Drops Recalled

02/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Nearly 40,000 bottles of fluocinolone acetonide oil are being recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA for failing to meet excipient specifications, according to the January 31, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement...

Nearly 40,000 bottles of...

02/01/2024

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Photochemotherapy Capsules Recalled

02/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling 396 bottles of methoxsalen capsules because samples failed to meet dissolution specifications during routine testing, according to the January 31, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement...

Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling...

02/01/2024

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Wildfire Smoke Endangers Air Quality Inside LTC Facilities

02/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

In regions impacted by wildfire smoke, the air quality inside long-term care (LTC) facilities may not be any better than the air quality outdoors, KFF Health News recently reported.

In regions impacted by wildfire...

02/01/2024

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Class I Recall for Cancer Drug

01/31/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

A Class I recall has been issued for 3546 vials of bleomycin for injection distributed by Hospira Inc., a Pfizer company, according to the January 31, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report. The recall was initiated...

A Class I recall has been issued...

01/31/2024

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North Mississippi Health Services Partnership for On-Site Drug Production to Alleviate Shortages

01/25/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, partnered with technology company On Demand Pharmaceuticals to pilot test a platform that compounds generic sterile injectable drugs on site.

North Mississippi Health...

01/25/2024

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OTC Laxative Recalled

01/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Pharma Nobis is recalling 24,684 bottles of Good Neighbor Pharmacy magnesium citrate saline laxative because of microbial contamination. According to the January 24, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, Acetobacter...

Pharma Nobis is recalling 24,684...

01/24/2024

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Class I Recall for Contaminated Anesthetic Spray

01/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

A single lot of over-the-counter Americaine 20% Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray is under a Class I recall after a sample from the lot revealed a low level of benzene from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. Benzene is...

A single lot of over-the-counter...

01/24/2024

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Injections Recalled for Possible Glass Particulate Matter

01/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

The potential for the presence of glass particulate matter in the products has prompted Hospira Inc., a Pfizer company, to recall 3 lots containing sodium bicarbonate injections and atropine sulfate injections.

The potential for the presence...

01/24/2024

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