Recall on certain Endo Pharmceuticals

[Weathergirl21]

These are the two links about today's recall of the Excedrin, and Gas X medicines....

They also include some opiates...

The main issue was that it was POSSIBLE that one type of pill may have gotten mixed in with another type...

Most pharmacists have checked this out and are the one's to notice it...but it's important to check your opiate medicine if yours is listed to make sure all the pills are the same. If you have the regular meds listed...you can get a refund..

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2012-01-09/FDA-Novartis-recall-may-also-affect-painkillers/52469926/1


http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm286226.htm

[Weathergirl21]

Absolutely agree....Especially counting the medicines as well...Pharmacists are only human and can make errors too...

That's why I am very thankful to have a great relationship with my Phramcist for over 10 years...if there is ever any issue...he will always work with me as he trusts who I am...

You always have good points Tuck!!!

[Tuckamore]

Yes, most pharmacists are extremely competent and on top of what they are dispensing, especially opiates. Triple checks are done before an opiate is ever dispensed.

However I check every medication I am prescribed, opiate or not, "warning" on not. It's just a good practice. I encourage everyone to do the same. Errors do occur regardless how astute the pharmacy and staff may be.

Spell check is on the fritz again so please excuse any misspellings.

~Tuck

[Weathergirl21]

Thanks for the added information...I agree....the likelihood of this happening is pretty rare....

I think the risk is actually more for the other medicines if someone was thinking they are taking an Excedrin and gets Opana or other narcotic...

But that is why if anyone has those particular medicines (non narcotic)....just don't take another single pill and take back to the store.....

I doubled checked my two MSContin prescriptions and everything is fine...As the article stated....Pharmacists are the one's that have picked up any of the 'stray's before they even get to the patient...

It's always good to check but not panic or worry whenever there is something like this...

Thanks Tuck:)

[Tuckamore]

Thanks for the info.... However please members don't be unduly alarmed and be sure to continue to take your medications as ordered.  Obviously if a tablet look unusual talk to your Pharmacist asap.

The FDA has this to say, "The likelihood of finding a wrong tablet in an opiate pain medication dispensed to patients is low and patients should not be unduly alarmed."

Thanks,
~Tuck