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Recalls and Safety Alerts: FDA Studying Potential Safety Issues with Several Drugs
FDA has informed the health care community about ongoing safety reviews of several drugs. FDA is doing this as part of its commitment to inform health care professionals and the public about its ongoing drug safety reviews. Because this information...

Recalls and Safety Alerts: Neupro Patches Recalled
Schwarz Pharma recalled Neupro (rotigotine) transdermal patches at the end of April 2008. These patches are used to treat early stage Parkinson's disease. The problem is that rotigotine, the active ingredient, may crystallize in the patch. If th...

Solodyn (minocycline HCL) Extended Release Tablets 90 mg
Recall of certain lots because one bottle of Solodyn contained Azasan (azathioprine).

Important Information about Albuterol Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
After December 31, 2008, albuterol CFC MDIs are prohibited from being sold or distributed in the United States. Therefore, patients are encouraged to talk with their health care providers now to begin the transition to an HFA propelled albuterol MDI. After the transition is complete, it is anticipated that supplies of albuterol HFA and levalbuterol HFA MDIs will continue to meet the total market demand. FDA is working closely with manufacturers to ensure that there is adequate supply of the HFA propelled albuterol and levalbuterol MDI products available. (more information)

Drug to be Discontinued: Geocillin (carbenicillin indanyl sodium) tablets 382 mg
Pfizer has discontinued this product. There are no other FDA approved manufacturers currently for carbenicillin tablets.

Drug to be Discontinued: Tilade Inhaler (nedocromil sodium inhalation aerosol)
Dear Healthcare Professional Letter is available.

Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial
Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial