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Fentanyl (Duragesic) Patches Recalled

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

What are fentanyl skin patches?
FENTANYL (Duragesic®, E-TRANS® Fentanyl) relieves moderate to severe chronic pain. Fentanyl patches are commonly used to treat pain associated with cancer. Once the patch is applied, the medicine is slowly absorbed through your skin into the bloodstream to help control your pain. Generic fentanyl skin patches are available.
FDA Recalls and Safety […]

Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs!

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Coalition of Advocates Launch Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs Campaign - Declaring October “Just Say Know month,” effort aims to get one million people to take a second look at the drugs they are taking.
A coalition of 10 organizations, advocates, healthcare professionals, academics and concerned citizens have launched a campaign to get one million […]