Posts Tagged 'Daytrana'

Daytrana ADHD Patch Can Cause Permanent Skin Color Loss, FDA Says

fda alerts on daytranaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a safety communication warning that the Daytrana patch, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can result in permanent loss of skin color.

The Daytrana methylphenidate transdermal system is a prescription patch marketed by Noven Pharmaceuticals for use in treating ADHD. It is supposed to increase attention and decrease distractedness in overactive children and adolescents. The manufacturer directs patients ...

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Shire Settlement over Drug Marketing Totals $56.5 Million

In a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice, a whistle-blower lawsuit against the major pharmaceutical company Shire resulted in a $56.5 million settlement. An article in First Word Pharma reports that the Shire CEO is “pleased to have reached a resolution” over the improper marketing of a number of its drugs.

The lawsuit claims that the company “violated the False Claims Act by improperly marketing and promoting several drugs.” The claim alleged ...

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