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August 2006

(08-01-06) August 1st, 2006 | Abuse Of Painkilling Patches Concerns Authorities
There is fresh concern for authorities all over the country, as another drug gains popularity among dealers and abusers.

(08-02-06) August 2nd, 2006 | Court To Hear Appeal By Merck
The Supreme Court in New Jersey has agreed to hear an appeal from the pharmaceutical giant Merck in relation to class action litigation over its controversial painkiller Vioxx.

(08-03-06) August 3rd, 2006 | Another Victory For Merck
Pharmaceutical giant Merck has clocked up another victory in its fight against litigation over its controversial painkiller, Vioxx, which was withdrawn from the market in 2004 after it was found to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes dramatically.

(08-04-06) August 4th, 2006 | Drug For Hunter Syndrome Approved By FDA
The FDA has approved a drug for the treatment of Hunter Syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal, inherited disease.

(08-07-06) August 7th, 2006 | Flu Vaccines Approved By FDA
The Food and Drugs Administration has approved flu vaccines for the 2006/2007 season.

(08-08-06) August 8th, 2006 | Labels Strengthened On ADHD Drug
The labelling on an ADHD drug manufactured by Shire has had the warning on its labels strengthened to reflect the risk of cardiovascular and psychiatric problems that could arise from taking the medication.

(08-09-06) August 9th, 2006 | Alpha-Blocker Drugs Could Complicate Recovery From Cataract Surgery
Reports from experts have shown that patients that have cataract surgery carried out could find it difficult to recover if they are taking alpha-blocker drugs.

(08-10-06) August 10th, 2006 | Bad News For Merck
The manufacturer of the controversial painkiller Vioxx was delivered bad news earlier this week with regards to litigation concerning its withdrawn painkiller.

(08-11-06) August 11th, 2006 | Banned Pesticide Allowed For Use As Treatment
Controversy and concern has arisen over the fact that a banned and potentially harmful pesticide is approved for use as a medical treatment to kill lice and mites on the scalp and on bodies.

(08-14-06) August 14th, 2006 | Doctors Should Learn More About Alternative Menopause Treatment
Following studies and analysis, researchers have found that many women are now turning to alternative treatments for their menopausal symptoms, and are not consulting their doctors before turning to treatments such as herbal and soy products.

(08-15-06) August 15th, 2006 | Easier Way To Manage Drug Information For FDA
The Food and Drugs Administration has revealed that it may go electronic when it comes to drug companies registering data and information about their medical products.

(08-16-06) August 16th, 2006 | FDA Collaboration To Improve Drug Safety
It has been revealed that the Food and Drugs Administration is to collaborate with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in order to try and improve the safety of prescription drugs and medical equipment through monitoring any apparent patterns that emerge in patients taking particular drugs or using particular devices.

(08-17-06) August 17th, 2006 | Federal Panel Wants Drugs Tested On Inmates
A panel of medical advisors has suggested that the government looks at loosening restrictions that limit the testing of pharmaceutical drugs on prison inmates.

(08-18-06) August 18th, 2006 | HIV Sufferers Could Benefit From Vaccine
A vaccine that has hit the market has shown real promise for those suffering from HIV according to reports.

(08-21-06) August 21st, 2006 | Lawsuit Filed Against Drug Manufacturer
A lawsuit has been filed against the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline after a baby, whose mother was taking the drug Paxil during her pregnancy, was born with severe heart defects.

(08-22-06) August 22nd, 2006 | Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Oxycontin Overdose
man, who was found guilty of selling narcotic prescription drugs to a teenager, has been sentenced to eleven years in prison after the girl died from an overdose of the drug.

(08-23-06) August 23rd, 2006 | Many Pharmacists Unaware That Some Drugs Are Not Approved
A study recently carried out on a nationwide scale has shown that a large percentage of pharmacists have no idea that many of the drugs that they dispense have never actually received approval from the Food and Drugs Administration.

(08-24-06) August 24th, 2006 | Mixed Results On Merck Painkiller
An analysis and evaluation of trial data for a new Merck painkiller has shown that there is no increase in cardiovascular risks when compared to traditional painkillers, according to Merck, the pharmaceutical giant.

(08-25-06) August 25th, 2006 | Over 200 Arrests Made In State-Wide Drugs Raid
A carefully planned state-wide drugs raid carried out by Michigan state police has resulted in nearly 250 arrests and the seizure of a wide range of illegal drugs, including prescription narcotics and steroid pills.

(08-28-06) August 28th, 2006 | Police Authority Working On Prescription Fraud
Police in Montgomery County are working towards alleviating the problem of prescription fraud by joining up with health professionals in a bid to try and slow down the ever increasingly problem of fraud when it comes to prescription medication.

(08-29-06) August 29th, 2006 | Police Hunt Oxycontin Thief
A man that robbed a city drug store at gunpoint in the Parnassus area is being sought by police.

(08-30-06) August 30th, 2006 | Accutane Restrictions Causing Problems
A program that was designed to restrict the use of an acne drug that can cause birth defects in pregnant women is causing problems.

(08-31-06) August 31st, 2006 | Bill Introduced To Increase Drug Safety In U.S
A new drug safety bill has been introduced in the United States to try and improve drug safety and scrutiny.

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