Pharmaceutical Company Recalls Over-The-Counter Eye Drops and Gels

Pharmaceutical company AvKare has issued a voluntary recall on several over-the-counter eye drops and gels for dry and irritated eyes due to regulatory deviations identified by the FDA, which could result in unacceptable product quality and potential risks to users. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected products and are eligible for a full refund.

Deadly U.S. Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Former owner of Massachusetts compounding pharmacy sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for role in deadly U.S. fungal meningitis outbreak in 2012.

New Manufacturing Plant in North Carolina Creating 400 Jobs

A company will build a new manufacturing plant in eastern North Carolina, creating 400 jobs by 2030. The plant will produce pre-fillable polymer and glass syringes for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Sinovac Vaccine Controversy in China

Almost 3,000 people in China claim to have suffered illnesses from the Sinovac coronavirus vaccine and are asking Chinese Communist Party officials to take responsibility. The victims face obstacles in speaking on the issue, with some experiencing retaliation for sharing their experiences. An expert believes the claims of injury are plausible, citing previous pharmaceutical scandals in China. The government has dismissed all claims of injury as 'irresponsible.'