Many patients depend upon medications to remedy to their illnesses. But, what if these solutions could actually be causing further implications and even infections? Recent reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration demonstrate this concern as experts encountered a gram negative bacteria in a sample from a chromium chloride injection at Balance Solutions Compounding Pharmacy, LLC. Due to possible risks associated with the contaminated product, on April 17, 2013 Balanced Solutions Compounding voluntarily recalled all unexpired products that had been compounded and sterilized at the pharmacy.
A complete list of withdrawn products may be found online through the FDA here or through Balance Solutions Compounding Pharmacy, LLC.
Adverse Events and Reporting
Patients who have taken a recalled medication and suffered serious side effects should contact their healthcare provider and report the incident to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program. Reach the FDA by:
- faxing your information to 1-800-FDA-0178
- mailing a pre-addressed form which may be found at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm
- filling out a form online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Those seeking assistance or help with any recalled product can request assistance by completing the form on the right.