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Pfizer Recalls 1M Packets of Birth Control Pills

As the result of a packaging error, Pfizer has recalled 1M packets of birth control pills.  A statement issued by Pfizer indicated that, “As a result of this packaging error, the daily regimen for these oral contraceptives may be incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception and at risk for unintended pregnancy.  The recall involves 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 …

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Diabetes drugs linked to pancreatic cancer- Older drug the best

Newer isn’t always better.  A new study links the drug metformin, prescribed for diabetes, to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer, at least in women, but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease. According to Dr. Peter Butler, a diabetes researcher at UCLA  ”the oldest drug we have for diabetes, metformin, is undoubtedly the best …

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Accidental Child Poisoning: A growing Epidemic

  The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a study showing thtat over the past decade increasing numbers of young children have been hospitalized or injured due to accidental poisoning from prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.  The majority of the cases involved unintentional self-ingestion for example where a child finds pills from an open container prescrived to a bparent or family …

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