Recall: Quinapril-Hctz

Nov. 2022Pharmacy Updates

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. has recalled two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to detection of a nitrosamine (N-nitrosoquinapril) impurity in amounts above the Acceptable Daily Intake level. Nitrosamines may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time. Read the full text of the Quinapril-Hctz recall.

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CME Webinar: Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship Techniques in the Outpatient Setting

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. that will share an overview of evaluating antimicrobial stewardship techniques in the outpatient setting.

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