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503b CompoundingNational saline shortage affecting local hospitals
OMAHA, Neb. —A short supply of a common medical product is affecting hospitals locally and nationwide. Saline solution is used every day in the emergency room or in the back of a rescue squad, but it’s in such short supply, local hospitals are ordering it from Spain. “This sort of thing is something that is […]
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503b CompoundingFDA: Not all Eli Lilly products covered by recall order
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said certain products from pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly may still be sold, citing a stay order from the office of Health Secretary Enrique Ona.In Advisory 2014-043 dated May 30, the FDA said the following products, which have valid product registration, are allowed in the Philippine market: Gemzar 200mg Powder for IV Injection, DR-XY40364 […]
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503b CompoundingMissouri attorney general wants the state to produce its own lethal injection drugs
A shortage of the drugs needed to carry out lethal injections has caused states that want to keep executing inmates to scramble as they look for alternatives. Some states have found new methods of obtaining the drugs needed for lethal injections, while others have discussed returning to old options like the firing squad or the gas chamber. In Missouri, […]
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