FDA Updates | Amit Gupta Consulting, LLC | Bordentown | NJ

Aug 23
1 min

Voluntary Single Lot Propofol Recall

Hospira Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall For One Lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion (Containing Benzyl Alcohol), Due To The...

2 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Aug 14
1 min

Solving a frequent issue...

But you are a Consultant Pharmacist… Whether it’s things as simple as noticing rust on bottoms of IV poles, or passing on survey...

28 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Aug 14
1 min

Omnipaque Shortage

As we know, Omnipaque has been in short supply due to a temporary Covid related shut down of its manufacturing plant in China. Normal...

1 view0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Aug 14
2 min

Shortages Galore!

FDA responds to potential drug shortages by taking actions to address their underlying causes and to enhance product availability. FDA...

1 view0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jul 30
1 min

Foreign Acquired Medications

Foreign Acquired Medications Under Pharmacy Services, the federal guidance to surveyors has brought up obtaining medications from foreign...

0 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jul 18
3 min

Monthly Newsletter - Shortages Galore!

We have some important updates and questions which have come through over the past month. To keep everyone in touch we send out this...

2 views0 comments

One Lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (Containing Benzyl Alcohol) by Hospira

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jul 18
1 min

One Lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (Containing Benzyl Alcohol) by Hospira

TOPIC: One Lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (Containing Benzyl Alcohol) by Hospira: Recall - Due to the Potential Presence of...

0 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Apr 17
1 min

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium sulfate is effective as an anticonvulsant and an antiarrhythmic. It is used to treat polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with a...

23 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Apr 17
2 min

FDA Drug Shortages

FDA Drug Shortages Atropine Sulfate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage) Vecuronium Bromide for Injection (Updated -...

5 views0 comments

Prefilled Saline Flush Syringe Conservation Strategies - Letter to Health Care Personnel

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Mar 23
3 min

Prefilled Saline Flush Syringe Conservation Strategies - Letter to Health Care Personnel

March 21, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware the United States is experiencing interruptions in the supply of...

3 views0 comments

SYMJEPI (Epinephrine) Injection by Adamis Pharm'tcl: Recall - Due to Potential Manufacturing Defect

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Mar 23
2 min

SYMJEPI (Epinephrine) Injection by Adamis Pharm'tcl: Recall - Due to Potential Manufacturing Defect

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of SYMJEPI® (Epinephrine) Injection for Potential Manufacturing...

3 views0 comments

Recall of 6 lots of .9% NaCl for Injection 250 mL by B. Braun.

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Mar 6
2 min

Recall of 6 lots of .9% NaCl for Injection 250 mL by B. Braun.

MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP, 250 mL in Excel...

33 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 30
2 min

FDA Drug Shortages 1/30/22

FDA Drug Shortages Atropine Sulfate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage) Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (Updated -...

1 view0 comments

AuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 30
1 min

AuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 26, 2022 – East Windsor, New Jersey, AuroMedics Pharma LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of lot number...

5 views0 comments

Medical Device Shortages During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 23
1 min

Medical Device Shortages During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the device shortage list to include all blood specimen collection tubes...

0 views0 comments

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 23
1 min

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Hawthorne, NY, December 27, 2021 ─ Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily...

3 views0 comments

Senna Syrup 8.8 mg/5 mL by Lohxa: Recall - Due to Microbial Contamination

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 23
1 min

Senna Syrup 8.8 mg/5 mL by Lohxa: Recall - Due to Microbial Contamination

TOPIC: Senna Syrup 8.8 mg/5 mL by Lohxa: Recall - Due to Microbial Contamination AUDIENCE: Patient, Consumer, Health Professional,...

0 views0 comments

Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems by Getinge: Class I Recall

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 23
2 min

Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems by Getinge: Class I Recall

TOPIC: Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems by Getinge: Class I Recall - Due to a Risk of Harmful...

8 views0 comments

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Jan 9
1 min

FDA Drug Shortages 1/5/22

Drug Shortages (posted 1/5/2022) Diazepam Oral Solution (Concentrate) (Discontinuation) Atropine Sulfate Injection (Currently in...

0 views0 comments

SterRx, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain SterRx Products

Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP

Nov 27, 2021
2 min

SterRx, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain SterRx Products

SterRx, LLC today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of approximately 240 lots within their expiry period due to equipment and...

4 views0 comments