Tag: Supply Risks

Shortage of Saline Solution may Threaten Hospital Patients
January 23, 2014

Shortage of Saline Solution may Threaten Hospital Patients

The FDA recently warned health care providers of a shortage of saline solution used for intravenous (IV) solutions, such as 0.9% sodium chloride injection.  A
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Recall of 62 Million Diabetes Test Strips
August 1, 2013

Recall of 62 Million Diabetes Test Strips

The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients with diabetes about the recall of 62 million glucose test strips used to measure blood sugar levels.
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Misbranded Cancer Drug Case
December 18, 2012

Doctor Pleads Guilty In Misbranded Cancer Drug Case

US Department of Justice convicts two in cases tying counterfeit cancer drugs to Canadian pharmacy business. On November 15th, Dr. William Kincaid, of Johnson City,
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Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty
December 18, 2012

Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty

Jose Morales Commits $23 Million Health Care Fraud Jose Carlos Morales co-owner of Pharmovisa, Inc. and PharmovisaMD Inc., pleaded guilty to to paying kickbacks and
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Qualitest Recalls 101 lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
December 10, 2012

Qualitest Recalls 101 lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen

Qualitest (Endo Health Solutions) Recalls 101 lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets 10 mg/500 mg [Posted 12/07/2012] Bottles from the affected lots may contain
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