Drug Recalls
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Health Canada’s drug safety warnings not consistent with other countries’: reportHealth Canada issued warnings for only half of drug-safety issues identified in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, a new report finds.HealthApr 30, 2019
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Blood-pressure drugs containing Losartan recalled due to potential carcinogen contaminationSeveral drugs containing Losartan are being recalled because they may contain impurities that increase the long-term risk of cancer.HealthMar 11, 2019
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Health Canada bans products from Chinese drug factory tied to blood pressure medication recallA Chinese maker of valsartan, an ingredient in recently-recalled blood pressure medications, does not meet manufacturing standards, says Health Canada.HealthOct 2, 2018
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Second carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug: Health CanadaA second impurity has been found in recalled medications containing valsartan, according to Health Canada.HealthSep 13, 2018
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