Wednesday, January 15, 2025

 

Under New Policy, FDA Will Cut Off 'Interim' Compounding ...

7 days ago — FDA will limit the drug substances that can be compounded by 503A and 503B outsourcing facilities after being proposed for, but not yet approved for, ...

 

“ The FTC released its second interim report on pharmacy benefit managers on Tuesday, claiming that CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx dramatically markup specialty generic drugs to affiliated pharmacies, reaping $7.3 billion in excess revenue.”

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

 On Monday, the FDA published the blog, “FDA Spearheads Global Efforts on Informal Markets and Substandard/Falsified Medical Products.” This blog is the latest in the “From A Global Perspective” series and discusses the FDA’s role in leading WHO efforts to address knowledge gaps regarding the global distribution of substandard and falsified medical products through informal/unregulated markets.

 Today, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine issued a Dear Veterinarian letter alerting practitioners to the possibility of burns associated with the use of Megadyne grounding pads in animal surgical patients.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

 

 

FDA Warns Six Sellers of Unapproved Seizure Drugs for Animals

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted warning letters sent to six firms selling unapproved drugs that claim to treat and control seizures in dogs and cats.

The unapproved products were sold on the firm’s websites, social media pages and Amazon shops without a prescription or other veterinary oversight. Animal drugs used to treat and control seizures are not safe for animal use except under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian because a veterinarian’s specialized training and experience is needed to properly diagnose the condition and manage the health of animals with seizure disorders. Many health problems can cause seizures in animals, including genetic disorders, anemia, head trauma, liver disease, diabetes, cancer and exposure to toxins.

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