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Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% by Apotex: Recall
TOPIC: Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% by Apotex: Recall - Due to Cracks that Have Developed in Some of the Units' Caps...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Global Pharma Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops
Global Pharma Healthcare is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of their Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Feb 4, 20231 min read


Quarter 1 - 2023 Newsletter
The file linked is our Quarterly Newsletter. It contains information on shortages, recalls, and some frequently asked questions we have...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Voluntary Single Lot Propofol Recall
Hospira Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall For One Lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion (Containing Benzyl Alcohol), Due To The...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Aug 23, 20221 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Aug 14, 20221 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Shortages Galore!
FDA responds to potential drug shortages by taking actions to address their underlying causes and to enhance product availability. FDA...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Foreign Acquired Medications
Foreign Acquired Medications Under Pharmacy Services, the federal guidance to surveyors has brought up obtaining medications from foreign...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jul 30, 20221 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jul 18, 20223 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium sulfate is effective as an anticonvulsant and an antiarrhythmic. It is used to treat polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with a...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Apr 17, 20221 min read


FDA Drug Shortages
FDA Drug Shortages Atropine Sulfate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage) Vecuronium Bromide for Injection (Updated -...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Apr 17, 20222 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Mar 23, 20223 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Mar 23, 20222 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Mar 6, 20222 min read


FDA Drug Shortages 1/30/22
FDA Drug Shortages Atropine Sulfate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage) Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (Updated -...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 30, 20222 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 30, 20221 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 23, 20221 min read


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...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 23, 20221 min read


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,...
Amit Gupta RPh, Pharm.D, CCP
Jan 23, 20221 min read
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