Defective Drugs

The pharmaceutical retailer AvKARE has published a voluntary recall notice for five different types of eye drops previously available through the company’s online store. The recall involves products sold by BRS Analytical Service, LLC (“BRS”). According to AvKARE, BRS initiated the voluntary recall, “due to manufacturing cGMP deviations identified during […]

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective drug, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. Successful lawsuits allow patients and their families to recover just compensation for their present and future losses—and this means that filing a successful lawsuit can be […]

If you have experienced serious or life-altering complications from a drug that your doctor prescribed, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your financial and non-financial losses. As a patient, you have the right to make informed decisions about your care, and pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers both have […]

If you are taking a drug that has been recalled, it is important to make sure you know what the recall means for you. Some drug recalls are far more serious than others, and it is important not to stop taking a drug if taking it is still the best […]

Pharmaceutical companies play a critical role in the healthcare system. They research, develop, and supply the drugs that patients need to manage and recover from all types of medical conditions—from antiviral medications that treat conditions like the flu to chemotherapy drugs used to treat various types of cancer. But while […]

Many prescription drugs have side effects. In fact, drug companies frequently include a list of side effects on their drugs’ labels and packaging (not because they want to, but because they are required to do so under federal law). Patients should read these lists carefully, and they should make an […]

Each year, drug companies recall numerous drugs that they have marketed to patients and healthcare providers in the United States. These recalls come despite drug companies’ obligations to thoroughly test new drugs before bringing them to market and despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) role in approving drugs […]

Dangerous drugs are a very real concern. They shouldn’t be, but they are. Each year, dangerous drugs harm countless patients across the United States, and tragically, they cause numerous deaths that could—and should—have been avoided. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous drug, what are […]

Adverse reactions to prescription medications are alarmingly common. As a result, if you have experienced an adverse reaction to a drug that your doctor prescribed, you are not alone. Reporting adverse reactions allows for nationwide tracking, and this helps the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determine when recalls are […]

On March 21, 2022, Pfizer announced a voluntary recall of three of the company’s blood pressure medications. The recall applies to the company’s brand-name blood pressure medication Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) as well as two generic medications, quinapril with hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide. These two generic medications are distributed by a […]