FDA NEWS: FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies

FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies

FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who filled prescriptions at The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies located at 8035A Liberty Road and 5900 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore that they may have received drugs that were either expired or suspected counterfeit. The FDA is particularly concerned because a number of the drugs are for serious diseases and could have an adverse effect on treatment.

Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) - Epoetin alfa (marketed as Procrit, Epogen), Darbepoetin alfa (marketed as Aranesp)
UPDATE - Dear Healthcare Professional letter added.

Boston Scientific NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System
Product recalled because the tip of the stent delivery system may detach during a carotid artery stenting procedure.

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