There are three general categories of product defects that could cause harm to consumers. First, there are products with inherent design flaws that are dangerous even when correctly assembled. Second, there are manufacturing defects, which make a product dangerous...
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The dangers of semaglutides and gastroparesis
Semaglutides such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been in the news so much lately that they’ve become virtually “household names” when it comes to weight loss. These drugs, originally intended to help control Type II diabetes, are commonly being used “off-label” because...
What should you know about drug recalls?
Drug recalls are a critical part of the pharmaceutical industry's commitment to public safety. They’re usually initiated when a product is found to be unsafe for consumers or when it fails to comply with federal standards. Understanding how drug recalls work helps...
Weight loss drugs can cause side effects and lifelong dependency
Certain prescription weight loss medications have surged into the mainstream in the last year. There are a variety of different medications, many of which function in largely the same way. Average people and popular celebrities alike have reported massive weight loss...
FDA turns its attention to nitrosamines
In 2018, specific blood pressure medications began disappearing from the market due to concerns about the presence of nitrosamines within the drugs. Nitrosamines are chemical compounds, many of which are carcinogenic. The carcinogenic nature of these chemicals can...
J&J talc cases: Third Circuit dismissed LTL’s bankruptcy petition
In a surprising decision by the Third Circuit, the court dismissed LTL Management (LTL) 's petition to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The court stated that LTL failed to show good faith in its petition and that the entity was not in financial distress, as it had...
Defective drug packaging is still dangerous
The FDA monitors drugs and medications to make sure that they are safe and up to the quality standards that consumers deserve. This often means extensive testing has to be done before any sort of medication can be released to the public. Factors that the FDA considers...
A drug used for endometriosis could damage your bones
Endometriosis is a painful and frustrating medical condition. With endometriosis, the tissue that usually grows on the inside of the uterus, called uterine lining, grows on other parts of the body. It may grow on the outside of the uterus or even on digestive organs,...
Could a smoking cessation drug increase your cancer risk?
Regardless of when you started smoking and why, medical professionals agree that quitting is best for your health. Smoking puts you and your loved ones at significantly higher risk of multiple forms of cancer, so quitting could mean a healthier and longer life for you...
The dangers associated with your prescription drug’s overseas manufacturing
Like most other products here in the U.S, very few drug companies continue to manufacture their products here in this country. Instead, nearly 90% of prescription and nonprescription drugs alike are manufactured abroad in countries like India and China. The dangers...