Posts by The Block Firm

Telehealth companies like Hims are spending millions on slick social media ads promoting topical finasteride—a spray version of a popular hair-loss drug. But here’s what some of those ads may not say: Topical finasteride is not approved by the FDA.The FDA has now issued a warning about serious side effects, including: Sexual dysfunction Depression and…

Recent disclosures reveal that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been forced to recall tens of millions of carvedilol pills due to contamination with carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Drug regulators consider nitrosamines as “high potency mutagenic carcinogens,” the presence of which is “unacceptable” in drugs. These carcinogens result from the drug manufacturing process, and the FDA requires drugmakers…

Recent disclosures reveal that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been forced to recall tens of millions of atomoxetine pills due to contamination with carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Drug regulators consider nitrosamines as “high potency mutagenic carcinogens,” the presence of which is “unacceptable” in drugs. These carcinogens result from the drug manufacturing process, and the FDA requires drugmakers…

Strides Pharma’s recall of benzene-contaminated testosterone gel raises serious concerns for patient safety and Stride’s business practices. Benzene causes cancer like leukemia and blood disorders, among other health effects. Benzene is so hazardous that it has been ranked as one of the worst carcinogens for more than forty years by health institutions like the International…

Strides Pharma Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of its Testosterone Gel 1% due to contamination with benzene, a known carcinogen linked to serious health risks. This alarming discovery raises major concerns for consumers who have used the product and may have unknowingly been exposed to a toxic substance.   The Problem: Benzene Contamination in…

The Hidden Dangers of Hair Loss Treatments: What You Need to Know For many young men, hair loss can feel like an urgent problem requiring immediate solutions. However, as recent reports reveal, some hair loss treatments may come with dangerous side effects, leaving patients with serious health complications. The Problem: Unregulated and Risky Treatments An…