Drug recall: Voluntary Nationwide Recall: Tydemy (Lupin July)
Sep. 2023Important Notices
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of Tydemy™ (Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol and Levomefolate Calcium Tablets 3 mg/0.03 mg/0.451 mg and Levomefolate Calcium Tablets 0.451 mg) because they did not pass stability testing, which could impact the effectiveness of the product. Taking an ineffective product could potentially result in unexpected pregnancy. Read the full text of the voluntary Tydemy 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.Aug. 2025Education/Webinars
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