Wednesday, December 23, 2020

 

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4 days ago — controlled substance that is compounded for a drug shortage, as. 25 determined by the FDA. An out-of-state pharmacy shall comply with. 26 this part and the ...

 

NV Medicaid and NV Check Up Pharmacy Manual - Nevada ...

3 days ago — drugs for Medicaid recipients to be on tamper-resistant prescription pads. This requirement ... All compounded medications require prior authorization. Ref

 

INSPECTION GUIDE Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs ...

3 days ago — (7) Placing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist. (8) Non-sterile drug compounding in accordance with the required tra
14 hours ago — Again, the agency cited the products for being unapproved new drugs that had ... to both types of compounding facilities about ensuring their compounded drug ...

 

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6 days ago — The compounding pharmacy shall immediately notify the board if this allowance will be utilized. Nurses performing duties of pharmacy technician in opioid ...

 

 

 

FDA Takes Further Steps to Confront Opioid Crisis Through Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Programs

The following is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D.


While our efforts to combat COVID-19 remain at the forefront of our day-to-day activities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also continues its work on a number of important public health issues and, in particular, the opioid crisis. We remain committed to using all facets of our regulatory authority to lessen the impact of opioid addiction, misuse, and abuse while also striking a careful balance between patient access and safety to ensure that patients suffering from significant pain have access to appropriate medication.

To that end, the FDA has been and continues to address this public health crisis on a number of fronts, including efforts to:

  • Decrease unnecessary exposure to prescription opioids and prevent new addiction;
  • Support the treatment of those with opioid use disorder;
  • Foster the development of new and effective pain therapies; and
  • Take action against those who contribute to the illegal importation and sale of opioid products.

Part of our regulatory authority efforts include requiring Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for various opioid analgesics to help mitigate the serious risks associated with their use.

Today, we took further steps to strengthen the REMS program for...

Thursday, December 17, 2020

 

FDA Statement on Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting

The following is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., and Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research


Following today’s positive advisory committee meeting outcome regarding the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has informed the sponsor that it will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization. The agency has also notified the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed, so they can execute their plans for timely vaccine distribution.

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FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Certain Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products Sold Through Amazon, eBay and Other Retailers Due to Hidden, Potentially Dangerous Drug Ingredients

Agency Urges Online Marketplaces, Other Websites and Retailers to Stop Selling These Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products to American Consumers


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use nearly 50 male enhancement or weight loss products that have been found to contain hidden ingredients and may pose a significant health risk. The FDA purchased these products on Amazon and eBay and agency testing found that the products contain active pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on their labels, including some with ingredients found in prescription drugs. These products may cause potentially serious side effects and may interact with medications or dietary supplements a consumer is taking.

Despite FDA consumer warnings about similar products over the past decade, the agency continues to find potentially dangerous products available for purchase on the internet, including from online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, as well as in retail stores. The agency urges consumers to beware of purchasing or taking these products.

“Protecting the health and safety of Americans is the FDA’s highest priority, and we will remain vigilant and communicate about products and companies that place U.S. consumers at risk,” said Donald D. Ashley, J.D., director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “While the FDA has engaged in discussions with online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay regarding these issues in the past, we believe they can do more to...

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