The FDA is now requiring safety labeling changes for prescription cough and cold medicines containing codeine or hydrocodone to limit the use of these products to adults 18 years and older because the risks of these medicines outweigh their benefits in children younger than 18. Codeine and hydrocodone are available in combination with other medicines,...
Compelling Report on History of Exposure of Women to Dangerous Drugs and Devices
Recently, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) released a report, From Accutane to Zonite: A History of Dangerous Drugs & Devices Marketed to Women, discussing how women have been disproportionately exposed to dangerous drugs and devices. This compelling report profiles some of the most harmful medical products that have been marketed to women and highlights...