The dangers of negligent drug manufacturing nd compounding contamination practices became apparent when 53 people and 700 other were sickened due to the meningitis breakout from a New England compounding pharmacy.
However, this type of conduct is not rare. Numerous pharmaceutical compounding companies have recently received negative attention from the FDA: Indeed, 90 percent of compounding companies have been cited for health violations, and 30 warning letters have been issued to such companies regarding their inadequate practices. And over 50 recalls have been issued by compounding companies in the past two years for their compounding contamination.
Recently, a manufacturer of rare drugs, producing calcium gluconate, recalled the drug due to two reported deaths. The drug is assumed to have affected fifteen individuals with Rhodococcus Equi, a rare bacterial disease. Lawyers allege that the drug company failed to properly protect consumers in a failure to control the quality of their product. Read more at: USA Today
Joe Lyon is an experienced Ohio product liability attorney, seeking personal injury and drug compounding cases nationwide. The Lyon Firm has engaged several large drug companies and recovered millions for injured patients across the country.
As a legal representative and consumer safety advocate, Joe Lyon holds corporations responsible when their actions harm consumers. Victims and their attorneys have the ability to repair their own situation and prevent future negligence by assigning accountability in the court of law.
If you or a loved one have been negatively affected by contaminated drugs, please do not hesitate to contact The Lyon Firm to learn about your legal rights. Call for a private, no-cost consultation with Mr. Lyon.
You will discuss the specifics of your case, and the dangers of pharmaceutical compounding contamination and how to remedy any damages to your health and overall well-being.
