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[2010-09-03] 中國：國家食品藥品監督管理局發佈2010年第2期藥品品質公告 (Chinese only)

[2010-09-02] United States: Updated Tygacil drug label to include information regarding increased mortality risk

[2010-09-01] Recall of Panadol children tablets (with photo)

[2010-08-31] Singapore: Voluntary recall of Panvax Junior H1N1 Vaccine

[2010-08-31] Canada: Association of severe arrhythmia with Droperidol Injection USP

[2010-08-30] Canada: Recall of GlucaGen Hypokit

[2010-08-30] European Union: European Medicines Agency starts review of Pandemrix

[2010-08-27] 中國：國家食品藥品監督管理局曝光六種保健食品嚴重違法廣告(Chinese only)

[2010-08-27] Australia : Withdrawal of Panvax Junior Vaccine

[2010-08-26] Association of Actemra (tocilizumab) with anaphylaxis

[2010-08-26] United States: FDA warns consumers to avoid TimeOut Capsules

[2010-08-25] United States: Natural Wellness, Inc. issues a nationwide Voluntary recall of Masxtreme Capsules, marketed as a dietary supplement

[2010-08-25] United States: Voluntary market withdrawal of Octagam [Immune Globulin Intravenous (human)] 5% Liquid Preparation

[2010-08-24] Canada: Important safety information on Avastin (bevacizumab)

[2010-08-23] Canada: Unauthorized “Extenze Sexual Enhancement” supplements may pose health risks

[2010-08-23] United States: Ongoing Safety Review of Stalevo (combination of carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone) and possible increased cardiovascular risk

[2010-08-19] Canada: An unauthorized herbal sleep aid "SeXXX DRIVE", may pose serious health risks because it contains undeclared drug ingredient

[2010-08-19] Canada: Risk of inadvertent injection of Adrenalin™ (epinephrine chloride 1:1000) intended for topical use

[2010-08-19] United States: Glow Industries, Inc. issues nationwide recall of Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands which was found to contain undeclared drug ingredients

[2010-08-18] 中國: 國家食品藥品監督管理局曝光33種假藥 (Chinese only)

[2010-08-17] United States: FDA Proposes Withdrawal of Low Blood Pressure Drug: Midodrine hydrochloride

[2010-08-17] Canada: An unauthorized herbal sleep aid “Fulda Unitang Herbs Sleep Plus” may pose health risks

[2010-08-17] Singapore: Reports on the lack of efficacy associated with the use of bupivacaine preparations during spinal anaesthesia

[2010-08-16] United States: Prolatis’ issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its product Prolatis’ marketed as dietary supplement

[2010-08-13] 中國：國家食品藥品監督管理局曝光14家違法藥品網站 (Chinese Only)

[2010-08-13] United States: Aseptic meningitis risk with use of seizure drug Lamictal

[2010-08-13] CHP attaches great importance to antibiotic resistant bacteria

[2010-08-12] 中國：國家食品藥品監督管理局提醒警惕異維A酸(isotretinoin)的嚴重皮膚損害及其他使用風險 (Chinese Only)

[2010-08-11] United States: Novacare LLC conducts voluntary nationwide recall of products found to contain undeclared drug ingredient

[2010-08-10] United States: Shortened shelf life of Sanofi Pasteur Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in Multi-dose Vials

[2010-08-09] United States: EZVille, Ltd. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Revivexxx Extra Strength found to contain an undeclared drug ingredient

[2010-08-09] United States: EZVille, Ltd. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Solo Slim found to contain an undeclared drug ingredient

[2010-08-09] United States: FDA sought injunction against Colorado manufacturer of cultured cell product

[2010-08-06] 中國：黑龍江省食品藥品監督管理局責令黑龍江哈爾濱醫大藥業有限公司召回亞砷酸氯化鈉注射液 (Chinese Only)

[2010-08-05] United States: Approval of new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy for Qualaquin (quinine sulfate)

[2010-08-04] Canada: Association of Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) subcutaneous injection with gastrointestinal (GI) perforation

[2010-08-03] United States: Serious medication errors from intravenous administration of nimodipine oral capsules

[2010-08-03] Recall of registered proprietary Chinese medicines with western drug ingredient (with photos)

[2010-08-02] United Kingdom: Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine: Managing the risk of misuse of medicines - July 2010 update

[2010-08-02] United States: Lundbeck Inc. announced the voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of NeoProfen (ibuprofen lysine) Injection

[2010-08-02] United Kingdom: Recall of Athlone Laboratories Limited - Citalopram 10 mg and 20 mg Tablets in Kent Pharmaceuticals Limited livery

[2010-08-02] United States: Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach

[2010-08-02] United States: Label change for risk of fever and febrile seizure in Afluria (CSL Ltd.) Influenza Virus Vaccine

[2010-07-30] United States: FDA Advisory: Avoid unintentional exposure of children and pets to Evamist Spray

[2010-07-30] United States: Nutraloid Labs Inc. conducted voluntary recall of two dietary supplements, ejaculoid XXTREME and stimuloid II

[2010-07-29] Singapore: Undeclared ingredient found in two hair growth products "Hair Growth Formula D-2653-B" and "Hair Growth Tonic E-0583-D"

[2010-07-28] 中國：丹麥利奧制藥有限公司主動召回注射用夫西地酸鈉(sodium fusidate)（立思丁）- Chinese Only

[2010-07-28] 中國：國家食品藥品監督管理局要求查處借虛假機構或盜用合法企業名義違法宣傳銷售的六種假藥 (Chinese Only)

[2010-07-28] 中國：內蒙古自治區赤峰市上半年查獲假藥37批次 (Chinese Only)

[2010-07-26] Recall of two Vitamin B syrups on quality grounds (with photo)

[2010-07-26] 澳門：回收一台灣產心血管藥物(Cyasin S.C. Tablets 25mg”) (Chinese Only)

[2010-07-26] Canada: Unauthorized health products sold by Marigold Natural Pharmacy Ltd may pose health risks

[2010-07-26] European Union: European Medicines Agency concludes review of modified-release oral opioids of the WHO level III scale for the management of pain

[2010-07-26] Canada: Unauthorized health product "SX Male Enhancement " may serious pose health risks

[2010-07-26] Safe use of topical products containing ketoprofen

[2010-07-23] Safe use of medicines containing lamivudine and telbivudine

[2010-07-23] European Union: European Medicines Agency confirms positive benefit-risk balance of Rotarix

[2010-07-23] European Union: European Medicines Agency recommends restricting the use of modafinil

[2010-07-23] United States: J & H Besta Corp. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Joyful Slim herb supplement

[2010-07-23] United States: Federal Government seized cyanide antidote kits from California company

[2010-07-23] European Union: European Medicines Agency update on ongoing benefit-risk review of Avandia, Avandamet and Avaglim

[2010-07-21] 假藥“糖脂靈膠囊”案和“烏洛托品溶液”案最終宣判 (Chinese Only)

[2010-07-21] United States: Good Health, Inc. issues a nationwide voluntary recall of Vialipro marketed as dietary supplement (English only)

[2010-07-21] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求查處假藥“藏腎生精丸”(Chinese Only)

[2010-07-19] United States: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers, pharmacists, and wholesalers not to use stolen Advair Diskus inhalers (English only)

[2010-07-19] United States: Recall of Slim- 30 herb supplement (English only)

[2010-07-19] LC: Speech by SFH on proposed resolution under Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance

[2010-07-16] United States: Ongoing safety review of the angiotensin receptor blockers and cancer

[2010-07-15] Canada: Foreign Product Alert: Stallion, SZM Formula for Men, Tomcat Ali and Volcanic (English only)

[2010-07-15] Canada: Foreign Product Alert: Vitalex for men and Vitalex for women

[2010-07-15] Caution on severe liver injury with rheumatoid arthritis drug Arava (containing leflunomide)

[2010-07-14] Canada: Unapproved health product "UP Ultimate Performance For Men" may pose serious health risks

[2010-07-14] United States: New boxed warning for severe liver injury with arthritis drug Arava (leflunomide)

[2010-07-14] United States: Bristol-Myers Squibb initiates a nationwide voluntary recall of Coumadin 1 mg Tablet blister packs

[2010-07-13] United States: Federal Agents Seize Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer from Puerto Rican Company

[2010-07-13] United Kingdom: Recall of Glibenclamide 5mg Tablets by Teva UK Limited

[2010-07-13] Voluntary recall of Fucidin for Intravenous Infusion due to quality defect (with photo)

[2010-07-12] Recall of batches of Temozolomide capsules

[2010-07-09] US FDA Warns of Risks with Unapproved Use of Malaria Drug Qualaquin

[2010-07-09] US FDA warns consumers to avoid Que She

[2010-07-07] United Kingdom: Recall of Temozolomide Hospira Capsules

[2010-07-06] Investigation into febrile reactions in young children following 2010 seasonal trivalent influenza vaccination by Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia (English only)

[2010-07-06] Recall of a defective batch of Implanon implant containing etonogestrel in Singapore (English only)

[2010-07-05] United Pet Group voluntarily expands recall of nutritional supplements for dogs and cats in United States

[2010-07-05] Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia

[2010-07-02] Recall of a batch of Phenindione 25mg tablets

[2010-06-28] P&G voluntarily recalls 4 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray in the United States

[2010-06-25] Caution in use for Aurum Pharmaceuticals Limited - Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection in UK

[2010-06-24] United Pet Group voluntarily recalled Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs in U.S.

[2010-06-23] Caution on suspected counterfeit product containing undeclared western drug ingredient (with photo)

[2010-06-22] FDA warns consumers to avoid Magic Power Coffee

[2010-06-22] Pfizer voluntarily withdraws cancer treatment drug Mylotarg from U.S. Market

[2010-06-21] Counterfeit Viagra (sildenafil) 100mg tablets in Australia (English only)

[2010-06-18] FDA warns about fraudulent Tamiflu

[2010-06-18] Woman arrested for suspectedly selling product with undeclared drug ingredients (with photo)

[2010-06-17] Voluntary product recall of Cancidas (caspofungin acetate for injection) 50 mg/vial

[2010-06-11] Hospira announced an expansion of a nationwide voluntary recall of certain lots of Liposyn and Propofol in U.S.

[2010-06-10] Voluntary recall of Ciprofloxacin Injection 2 mg/mL (Intravenous Infusion) 100 mL bag and/or 200 mL bag in Canada

[2010-06-10] LC: Speech by SFH on proposed resolution under Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance

[2010-06-09] Vigofit and Once More: Unauthorized health products seized at stores in British Columbia, Canada

[2010-06-09] Woman arrested for allegedly selling slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients (with photo)

[2010-06-08] OM Fusion: Additional unauthorized products removed from the Canadian market

[2010-06-08] Warning on slimming products with undeclared western drug ingredients (with photos)

[2010-06-04] FDA announced a market withdrawal of Gammagard Liquid, an immune globulin intravenous (human) solution for injection

[2010-06-03] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求：查處非法藥品“蜂蟻健骨素”、“特供三號”和“糖瑞平•胰活膠囊”(Chinese Only)

[2010-06-02] Woman arrested for selling slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients

[2010-05-31] Blacksmith Brands announced nationwide voluntary recall of four PediaCare children's products in U.S. (English only)

[2010-05-31] Recall of intravenous metronidazole, ondansetron, and ciprofloxacin (manufactured by Claris Lifesciences, India) in US due to contamination

[2010-05-28] Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared Western medicine ingredients (with photos)

[2010-05-28] Safe use of medicines containing orlistat

[2010-05-27] Unauthorized health products seized at YVS (Your Vitamin Store) in British Columbia, Canada

[2010-05-27] Safe use of medicines containing tramadol

[2010-05-27] Proper use of proton pump inhibitors

[2010-05-27] WHO holds technical meeting on classification of traditional medicine in Hong Kong (with photos)

[2010-05-25] 國家食品藥品監督管理局曝光30家發佈虛假藥品資訊銷售假劣藥品網站(Chinese Only)

[2010-05-25] Agreement signed with the Mainland on control of drugs and medical devices (with photo)

[2010-05-24] Recall of Therabel Pharma UK Ltd - Dyloject Vials 75mg/2ml in UK

[2010-05-20] Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients (with photo)

[2010-05-19] New safety information issued by Health Canada regarding Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) in Tysabri (natalizumab)

[2010-05-19] Sagent Pharmaceuticals initiates a nationwide voluntary recall of all lots of metronidazole injection, USP 500 mg/100 mL in US

[2010-05-19] Maalox Multi Action (bismuth subsalicylate) in Canada- Confusion with other Maalox liquid products

[2010-05-17] Use of rotavirus vaccines resumes

[2010-05-14] Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients (with photos)

[2010-05-13] FDA Drug Safety Communication: Medication errors from swallowing topical Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel (English only)

[2010-05-12] Voluntary recall of Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200mg/5ml because of suspected quality defect

[2010-05-12] Po Chai Pills Bottle Form allowed to resume production

[2010-05-11] Blanket recall of Quality Pharmaceutical Lab products

[2010-05-07] Recall of all products manufactured by Quality Pharmaceutical Lab Ltd

[2010-05-07] Recall of RotaTeq vaccine

[2010-05-06] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求查處假藥“蟲草腎陽丸”- 祗限中文

[2010-05-06] Serious adverse events related to medication errors/misuse of Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal patch) reported by Health Canada

[2010-05-04] Ongoing safety review of Gonadotrophin-Releaseing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists used to treat prostate cancer by FDA

[2010-05-03] FDA warns consumers to avoid Vita Breath dietary supplement

[2010-05-03] McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced voluntary recall of certain OTC Infants’ and Children’s liquid products in US

[2010-04-30] Unauthorized health product "Slim-30" found in Canada (English only)

[2010-04-27] Updated safety information for promethazine hydrochloride injection by Health Canada (English only)

[2010-04-27] Seven products from Quality Pharmaceutical Labs recalled

[2010-04-26] Western Australian reports of adverse reactions to 2010 seasonal flu vaccine in children

[2010-04-23] Public alert on severe liver toxicity of drugs containing propylthiouracil

[2010-04-22] Recall of 3 adulterated products in Singapore

[2010-04-21] Recall of Quality Pharmaceutical Labs Ltd's Mefanamic Acid (with photos)

[2010-04-20] Statement on Rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet) by Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in United Kingdom

[2010-04-20] Important Notice on RabAvert Rabies Vaccine (Rabies Vaccine for Human Use) Kits by U.S. Food and Drug Administration

[2010-04-19] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求查處盜用合法企業產品名義從事違法宣傳銷售的五種假藥(Chinese Only)

[2010-04-15] Recall of Young’s Choice Brand Qing Xin Dao Chi Pian (養生樹牌清心導赤片)

[2010-04-15] Atlas Operations, Inc. announces expansion of its nationwide voluntary recall of specific lots of sexual enhancement products marketed as dietary supplements in US

[2010-04-14] More illegally packaged products to be recalled (with photos)

[2010-04-14] Recall of pharmaceutical products (with photos)

[2010-04-12] Drug wholesaler instructed to recall illegally packaged product (with photo)

[2010-04-12] Discontinuation of sale of Zeftera (ceftobiprole medocaril) for Injection in Canada

[2010-04-12] New expiry date revised by Health Canada for unused Arepanrix H1N1 Vaccine

[2010-04-09] Press statement made by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA): Updated product information for Yasmin

[2010-04-09] US Food and Drug Administration provides information to consumers about triclosan

[2010-04-09] Change in heparin reference standard in United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph

[2010-04-09] US Oftalmi announces voluntary recall of the Camolyn Eye Drops Product Line, and Fisiolin Nasal Drops in US

[2010-04-09] Health Sciences Authority in Singapore announced about post-marketing reports of renal impairment associated with zoledronic acid 5mg solution for infusion (Aclasta)

[2010-04-07] Kanec USA Inc., issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Stud Capsule For Men marketed as dietary supplements in US

[2010-04-07] 國家食品藥品監督管理局通報延申、福爾公司“問題人用狂犬病疫苗”情況 (Chinese Only)

[2010-04-07] US Federal Government seizes dozens of misbranded drug products

[2010-04-07] Recall of AMLO 10 tablets (10mg amlodipine) in Australia

[2010-04-01] Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredient (with photos)

[2010-04-01] Unauthorized health product, "West Pharm Therma Lean Fat Burner Energizer", found in Canada, may pose serious health risks

[2010-04-01] Ongoing Safety Review of Stalevo (entacapone/carbidopa/levodopa) and possible development of prostate cancer by US Food and Drug Administration

[2010-04-01] Safety of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids reported by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia

[2010-03-31] Recall of P.I.E. Pharma Limited and Star Pharmaceuticals Limited products in UK

[2010-03-31] Natural Wellness, Inc. issues a nationwide voluntary recall of MasXtreme Capsules, marketed as a dietary supplement in US

[2010-03-29] Recall of pharmaceutical product (with photo)

[2010-03-29] Laboratory Testing of Po Chai Pills Completed

[2010-03-29] Recall of Prevnar Vaccine (0.5 mL single dose pre-filled syringe, 10 per package) by Wyeth in United States

[2010-03-29] European Medicines Agency recommended precautionary recall of batches of clopidogrel-containing medicines from Acino Pharma GmbH

[2010-03-26] Po Chai Pills manufacturer ordered to report recall to DH

[2010-03-24] Recall of Po Chai Pills

[2010-03-23] Warning against Avelox

[2010-03-23] Recall of Rotarix

[2010-03-22] 國家食品藥品監督管理局提醒警惕鼻炎寧製劑引起的嚴重過敏反應(祗限中文)

[2010-03-22] US FDA Warns about Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zocor

[2010-03-19] Continued investigations into the sale of slimming product with undeclared ingredients

[2010-03-19] Public urged not to consume products with undeclared ingredients (with photo)

[2010-03-16] The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) communicates a recall of additional batches of Teva UK Limited - Glibenclamide 5mg Tablet in UK

[2010-03-15] Recall of pharmaceutical products (with photo)

[2010-03-15] US FDA Drug Safety Communication: Reduced effectiveness of Plavix (clopidogrel) in patients who are poor metabolizers of the drug

[2010-03-12] Woman arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product

[2010-03-11] Suspected unauthorised sale of prescription drugs continues

[2010-03-11] US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces that WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) is associated with the risk of intravascular hemolysis

[2010-03-11] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求：查處非法藥品“胰愈降糖膠囊”和“強腎糖胰康”(祗限中文)

[2010-03-11] New changes to the Dose Conversion Guidelines for Fentanyl Transdermal Systems announced by Health Canada

[2010-03-11] The Therapeutic Goods Administration warns about 'Botanical Slimming Soft Gel' capsules, also known as "Meizitang"

[2010-03-10] Only licensed dispensaries authorised to sell prescription drugs

[2010-03-10] The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) communicates a recall of Teva UK Limited - Glibenclamide 5mg Tablets

[2010-03-09] Health Canada is warning Canadians that an unapproved health product, "POWER-MAX", may pose serious health risks

[2010-03-08] Man arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product (with photo)

[2010-03-04] Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients (with photo)

[2010-03-03] Health Canada issued a Foreign Product Alert: STRO Emperor

[2010-03-02] Woman arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product online

[2010-02-25] Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients (with photo)

[2010-02-25] 國家食品藥品監督管理局發佈違法藥品廣告警示四種藥品廣告文號被撤消後企業仍在媒體發佈嚴重違法廣告 (祗限中文)

[2010-02-25] Update of Rotarix Oral Vaccine package insert

[2010-02-25] Invirase (saquinavir): Ongoing safety review of clinical trial data

[2010-02-19] Recall of pharmaceutical product with wrong label (with photos)

[2010-02-19] Advice on new safety controls for asthma medicines

[2010-02-12] Cautioned against self medication with "Tai Er Si Yi Wei A Suan Jiao Wan"

[2010-02-10] Recall of "Complete 7-Day Cleanse" in Canada due to possible serious health risks

[2010-02-08] Public urged not to consume unregistered product for managing sexual dysfunction (with photo)

[2010-02-02] Important safety information on use of Zyprexa (olanzapine) in adolescents

[2010-02-02] Risk of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension associated with Videx/Videx EC (didanosine)

[2010-01-28] Public urged not to consume proprietary Chinese medicine with western drug ingredient (with photo)

[2010-01-25] 保健食品“賜富牌化維纖膠囊”誇大宣傳被查處(祗限中文)

[2010-01-22] Advice on safe use of medicines containing sibutramine

[2010-01-20] U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns consumers about counterfeit Alli in US

[2010-01-18] MuscleMaster.com conducts a voluntary nationwide recall of certain body building products in US

[2010-01-18] 國家食品藥品監督管理局集中曝光九種產品違法廣告及生產企業(祗限中文)

[2010-01-18] McNeil Consumer Healthcare announces voluntary recall of certain Over-The-Counter (OTC) Products in the Americas, UAE, and Fiji

[2010-01-15] Health Canada warns consumers not to use "The Slimming Coffee" or "Lose Weight Coffee," or any unauthorized product promoted for weight-loss

[2010-01-15] Follow-up to the October 2008 Updated Early Communication about an ongoing safety review of tiotropium (Spiriva HandiHaler) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

[2010-01-13] Health Canada advised consumers not to use "Stiff Nights" or any unauthorized product promoted for erectile dysfunction

[2010-01-11] 國家食品藥品監督管理局要求查處利用互聯網宣傳銷售假藥行為(衹限中文)

[2010-01-08] Man arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product on the Internet

[2010-01-06] Recall of BiCNU (carmustine for injection) due to risk of infection in Canada