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Centric Compounding recalled three injectable products, including glutathione and the "Myers' Cocktail," after elevated bacterial toxins were found. Nine adverse events have been reported.
Meridians Life Desk · 14 September 2026 · 4 min read
The same contaminated flush ampules already tied to an IV saline recall have now triggered a Class I action on epidural kits used in regional anesthesia — the FDA's most serious safety category.
Meridians Life Desk · 11 September 2026 · 4 min read
Zanvastro, made by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, stabilized or improved motor function in a disease that previously had nothing to slow it. It ships as a spinal injection for children and adults alike.
Meridians Life Desk · 8 September 2026 · 4 min read
Takeda's Mimrylo, a once-weekly injection, cut the need for routine blood draws in a 293-patient trial and becomes the first hepcidin-mimicking drug ever approved.
Meridians Life Desk · 2 September 2026 · 4 min read
Three nationwide lots of 0.9% sodium chloride injection may contain iron oxide particles capable of causing life-threatening blood vessel blockages, the FDA says, though no injuries have been reported so far.
Meridians Life Desk · 30 August 2026 · 4 min read
Vitruvias Therapeutics pulled a single lot of 30 mg thyroid tablets after testing found they could be "superpotent." No adverse events have been reported, and the FDA says not to stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Meridians Life Desk · 27 August 2026 · 4 min read
Optimal Balance Pharmacy and Victory Medical Center Pharmacy have both pulled glutathione vials after testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels — a contaminant that can trigger anaphylactic shock.
Meridians Life Desk · 22 August 2026 · 5 min read
34,200 bottles of cetirizine tablets show red dots the manufacturer traced to ranitidine residue. The FDA has classified it at its highest risk level.
Meridians Life Desk · 21 August 2026 · 4 min read
The FDA classified the recall Class II, meaning the affected tablets might not dissolve properly and could reduce how well the drug is absorbed.
Meridians Life Desk · 13 August 2026 · 3 min read
SPF measures only part of the sun's damage. The word next to it decides whether you are protected against the rest.
Meridians Desk · 30 June 2026 · 5 min read
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01 Home health monitors
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