When Akorn Pharmaceuticals closed its doors in February, hospitals across the country felt it. The Lake Forest, Ill.-based drugmaker was responsible for producing 75 generic drugs, all of which were pulled from the market when the company closed. In some cases, the company was the sole supplier of particular products. The shutdown comes amid and … Read more
The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program has internally tracked the increase in stimulant prescribing from 2018 to the present. There was a notable increase from 2020 to 2022 in the number of stimulant prescriptions, said Chase Cook, acting director of communications for the Maryland Department of Health. FILE – Adderall XR capsules appear on February … Read more
A global shortage means some people with diabetes are struggling to access the drug semaglutide, which is sold under the brand name Ozempic. The UK Department of Health and Social Care has recommended that no new patients be started on the drug. Continuing shortages have also been reported in Australia and Ireland. Canada has also … Read more
