Drug Safety Update June 2009 and NPC podcast
admin June 19th, 2009
Drug Safety Update June 2009 has been published including:
Antipsychotics: risk of venous thromboembolic events
Chloral hydrate (Welldorm) and Triclofos: not first-line options for insomnia
Oral salicylate gels: not for use in those younger than age 16 years
Topical ketoprofen: reminder on risk of photosensitivity reactions
Yellow Card scheme update
The Black Triangle Scheme
Counterfeit medicines: patient guidance for distribution via pharmacies
Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors: possible interaction
Erlotinib: new safety information
Counterfeit insulin pen Novofine needles: vigilance needed for lot number 08J02S
Prescription of blood lancet devices: hepatitis risk from incorrect use
The May issue of Drug Safety Update was recently discussed in the NPC podcast, which can be downloaded here, or subscribed to via itunes.
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