January 21, 2024: U.S. Adderall shortages continue to fuel a black market in fake pills

A seizure photo with guns stacked on bags of orange pills. A plastic ACE hardware branded bucket is in the left backgound

Tests of the counterfeits showed that they were made of many substances, including ​​acetaminophen, duloxetine, caffeine and methamphetamine. Overseas, authorities seized counterfeit pregabalin in Belfast. Pakistan recalled toxic cough syrup. Fake Xanax trafficker Ryan Farace got an additional sentence for money laundering. News about pill presses in five states.

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FDA Alert: Ginseng Compound Recalled for Containing Undeclared Drug Ingredients

Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule

This is a reprint of an FDA Alert. 8th Avenue Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule Due to the Presence of Hidden Drug Ingredients, Diclofenac and Dexamethasone When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does…

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Pharmacies lose money with PBM reimbursements

Pharmacies lose money on PBM reimbursements Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) are reimbursing pharmacies below cost and it’s not an isolated incident. When we asked state pharmacy associations all around the country about this problem, their members flooded our inbox. Their PBM contracts require them to dispense both generic and brand name medication to patients at…

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