pharmaceuticals

On April 17th, 2008, pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) submitted a Citizen Petition (FDA-2008-P-0248-0001) calling for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reclassify all weight loss support claims for dietary supplements as disease claims.

The hot story in the news today is: Pharmaceuticals Found in Drinking Water. Media is also reporting that scientists do not know the long term effects of exposure to these drugs, or the best way to dispose of medications. This blog is a good summary of the problem being faced across America, and some promising solutions.

A new study found traces of common drugs including: an anti-seizure medication, a mood stabilizer for treating bipolar disorders, ibuprofen and naproxen, and an antibiotic typically given to cattle in the water of 24 out of 28 US metropolitan areas.