Archive for August 21st, 2018

EpiPen Extended Use Dates Issued

Periodic shortages of epi across the U.S. that have occurred as a result of manufacturing, supply and delivery issues. Due to these shortages, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended expiration dates for specific lots of medication. Due to the intermittent supply interruptions of EpiPen, FDA is alerting health care professionals and patients […]

EPA Rule Causes Allergy & Asthma Network Concern

Allergy & Asthma Network voiced concern today regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal for the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to replace the Clean Power Plan.  The Clean Power Plan established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from certain fossil fuel-fired power plants. There are people in the United […]