FDA NEWS

Drug to be Discontinued: Intal Nebulizer Solution (cromolyn sodium inhalation solution, USP)
Intal Nebulizer Solution (cromolyn sodium inhalation solution, USP. Dear Healthcare Professional Letter is available for more information.

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

Current Drug Shortage: Levothyroxine sodium lyophilized powder for injection.
Bedford has the 200 mcg vials (NDC 55390-0880-10) available. APP plans to have levothyroxine vials available again

Drug Shortage: Drug to be Discontinued; Revex (Nalmefene HCl Injection)
Baxter has discontinued Revex production.

Tipu's Tiger Chai, Inc Recalls Tipus Tiger Chai Concentrate Because of a Possible Health Risk (June 17)
Tipu's Tiger Chai Inc, of Missoula, Montana is voluntarily recalling its Tipu's Tiger Chai Concentrate because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Jack Distribution, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules (July 1)
Jack Distribution, LLC, and its wholesale distributors G and N Works, Inc., and Devine Distribution, Inc., announced today that they are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the following lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her. (Rize 2 lot numbers CG-84 expires 11/10, GD-98 expires 08/10, CC-06 expires 06/10, 709 expires 09/10, CG-79 expires 11/10) (Rose 4 Her lot number CG-78 expires 11/10).

Recalls and Safety Alerts: FDA Takes Action on Injectable Colchicine
FDA is taking action against companies marketing injectable colchicine, which is an unapproved form of the drug. Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory used in the treatment of gout. Colchicine tablets, which are less hazardous, are not affected by FDA...