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Recent Announcements

Voluntary nationwide recall: Sucralfate (Nostrum – July)

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is recalling all lots of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram. Sucralfate is used for the prevention and treatment of certain stomach ulcers.
Jul. 2025Pharmacy Updates

Receive consultations to better support the behavioral health needs of child and adolescent patients

The Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service Program (TiPS) is a Pennsylvania HealthChoices program that gives primary care providers access to free, on-demand consultations with child and adolescent psychiatrists, typically within 30 minutes. It is available to providers of children and adolescents who have Pennsylvania Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, or UPMC Health Plan commercial insurance.
Jul. 2025What's New

Voluntary nationwide recall: Sucralfate (Nostrum – July)

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is recalling all lots of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram. Sucralfate is used for the prevention and treatment of certain stomach ulcers.
Jul. 2025Pharmacy Updates