🚨RECALL UPDATE 🚨: More blood pressure medications have been added to a recall that already includes dozens that may be tainted with cancer-causing impurities.
The problems have become so widespread that on March 12 the FDA prioritized approval of a new generic of valsartan to help relieve shortages of the drug. In April, the agency released a list of 40 blood pressure medications it says are free from contamination. You can find the list"Our goal is for this information to help health care providers as they consider acceptable treatment options for their patients," the agency said in a statement.
"After 75 recalls it is clear more aggressive action is needed," PIRG consumer watchdog Adam Garber said in a release."Americans expect their blood pressure medicadtion to treat their conditions, not cause cancer. The FDA needs to finish its investigation and develop a plan to prevent further contamination."
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