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Thimerosal Litigation

Thimerosal is a preservative added to prevent contamination in vaccines. It is nearly half mercury by weight. According to a 1998 study by the Center for Biologics and Research (CBER) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thimerosal was present in at least 30 licensed vaccines in the United States.

Tobacco Products

Cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco are all tobacco products. Smoking has been linked to lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. Cigarette smoking by pregnant women increases the risk of birth defects, and exposure to second-hand smoke can lead to serious diseases. Chewing tobacco has been linked to oral cancer.

DES Litigation

DES (diethylstilbestrol) was prescribed for pregnant women during the 1950s and 1960s to help prevent miscarriages and premature deliveries. Research performed in 1958 concluded that DES did not help to prevent miscarriages or premature births. Nevertheless, physicians continued to prescribe the drug. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 5 to 10 million people in the United States alone were exposed to DES from 1938 to 1971. This includes pregnant women and their children. A 1971 study indicated that DES was a cause of a rare vaginal cancer in girls and young women who had been exposed to DES before birth. As a result of this study, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised physicians in 1971 to stop prescribing DES. Nevertheless, the damage had been done.

The Food and Drug Administration Enforcement of Carbohydrate Claims on Food Labels

The low carbohydrate diet craze has hit the U.S., and consumers are scrambling to buy "low carb" food products. The food industry has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics, to clarify what carbohydrate claims can be made on food labels.

Does A Pharmacist Have A Duty to Warn of Drug Interactions?

A pharmacist has responsibility for the proper storage and preparation of prescription drugs. The pharmacist also has a duty to correctly dispense drugs. Most lawsuits arise with respect to the pharmacist's duty to dispense drugs properly.