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May 2006

(05-01-06) May 1st, 2006 | Drug Store Robber Faces Charges
A man that has been suspected of drug thefts at a number of pharmacies has been charged with robberies at drug stores in Westfield and Camel.

(05-02-06) May 2nd, 2006 | Findings On Cox-2 Drug Problems Could Lead To New Breed Of Painkiller
Following extensive studies and research, experts have stated that they are on their way to understanding why controversial cox-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx and Bextra can increase the risk of heart problems.

(05-03-06) May 3rd, 2006 | Genetic Drug Dependency Links Identified
Researchers at Yale University have issued results of a study that suggests there could be a strong link based on genetics when it comes to dependency on drugs such as Oxycontin and other narcotic based drugs.

(05-04-06) May 4th, 2006 | Herbs Could Be As Effective As Vioxx In Killing Pain
Results from a variety of studies performed over a number of years have suggested that there are a number of herbs that could prove as effective as the controversial painkiller Vioxx.

(05-05-06) May 5th, 2006 | Drug Company Reaches Agreement After Fake Drug Indictment
A drug company that was indicted in relation to a scam involving the sales of fake Lipitor medication has agreed to forfeit over $2 million after charges against the company were dismissed.

(05-06-05) May 6th, 2006 | Risk Of Suicidal Tendencies In Paxil Patients
The Food and Drugs Administration has issued warnings relating to the increased risk of suicidal tendencies in young adults that are taking the anti-depressant medication, Paxil.

(05-08-06) May 8th, 2006 | Shareholder Action Against Merck Dismissed In Court
It has been reported that a shareholders suit against the pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. has been dismissed by a federal court in New Jersey.

(05-09-06) May 9th, 2006 | Stronger Warning On Asthma Drugs Ordered By FDA
The US Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that stronger labelling has been ordered on some asthma medication to reflect the increased risk of side effects, enabling patients and medical professionals to take and prescribe these particular drugs in a more informed manner.

(05-10-06) May 10th, 2006 | Teens Continue To Abuse Prescription Medication
A new national report released recently has indicated that teens are continuing to abuse prescription medications such as Oxycontin in a bid to get a high, and the report estimates that around 20% of teenagers have tried to get high on prescription medication, with many of them doing it right under their parents’ noses and still not being caught.

(05-11-06) May 11th, 2006 | Doctor Accused Of Aiding Drug Ring
A Utah doctor has been accused of being involved in a drug ring with gang ties, and has been accused of writing prescriptions for Oxycontin as part of the drug ring.

(05-12-06) May 12th, 2006 | Patient Advocacy Groups Ask FDA To Ban Promotions On Medication
Over 20 patient advocacy groups have approached the Food and Drugs Administration asking the agency to place a ban on promotions on medications, as more and more drug manufacturers try and beat the competition through special offers and promotions on their medications, such as money off, buy one get one free offers, coupons, free trial offers, and more.

(05-15-06) May 15th, 2006 | Pfizer Slated For Violation Of Laws
Nigerian medical experts have claimed that the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. was in violation of international law in 1996, when it tested an antibiotic that wasn’t approved on children.

(05-16-06) May 16th, 2006 | Pharmacy Robbery Suspect Arrested
An arrest has been made on a man suspected of being involved in prescription robberies at two CVS pharmacies.

(05-17-06) May 17th, 2006 | Sportscaster Arrested For Prescription Drug Thefts
A former sportscasters was arrested last week after being found guilty of stealing prescription drugs from a neighbor that suffers from cancer.

(05-18-06) May 18th, 2006 | Antihistamine Linked To Deaths
The Food and Drugs Administration has warned that an antihistamine has been linked to a number of deaths in children aged 2 and under.

(05-19-06) May 19th, 2006 | Report Stated Drug Manufacturers Exaggerate Claims
A recent report, which was released by a national consumer advocacy group, has stated that drug manufacturers try and downplay the risk of medications as well as promoting unproven uses and exaggerating claims when marketing the medication to users as well as doctors.

(05-22-06) May 22nd, 2006 | Vioxx Heart Attacks Could Occur In First Couple Of Weeks
A new study has concluded that the controversial cox 2 inhibitor drug Vioxx could cause heart attacks within the first couple of weeks of use.

(05-23-06) May 23rd, 2006 | FDA Approved Bone Marrow Disease Drug
The Food and Drugs Administration recently announced that it has given approval to a new bone marrow disease drug.

(05-24-06) May 24th, 2006 | Pharmacy Robberies On The Rise
A study involving the evaluation of data and statistics relating to pharmacy robberies has indicated that this type of crime is on the rise, and that prescription drugs such as Oxycontin are the reason for the sharp increase in this type of robbery rather than cash.

(05-25-06) May 25th, 2006 | ADHD Drugs Can Result In Hospitalization
Recent national surveys and estimates focusing on ADHD drugs have indicated that thousands of children and adults may end up hospitalized every year due to problems with ADHD drugs.

(05-26-06) May 26th, 2006 | FDA Close To Decision On Approval Of Cervical Cancer Drug
The Food and Drugs Administration is said to be close to reaching a decision with regards to the approval of a cervical cancer drug manufactured by pharmaceutical giant, Merck.

(05-29-06) May 29th, 2006 | Merck Effects Could Start Far Earlier Than Originally Thought
Despite Merck’s recent insistence that the potentially dangerous or even deadly side effects associated with its controversial painkiller, Vioxx, only occur after 18 months of taking the drug, recent data received by the Food and Drugs Administration suggests that the heightened risk of heart attacks and strokes could come after as little as four months upon starting to take the painkiller.

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