Drug recall: Voluntary Nationwide Recall: Tydemy (Lupin July)
Sep. 2023Important Notices
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of Tydemy™ (Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol and Levomefolate Calcium Tablets 3 mg/0.03 mg/0.451 mg and Levomefolate Calcium Tablets 0.451 mg) because they did not pass stability testing, which could impact the effectiveness of the product. Taking an ineffective product could potentially result in unexpected pregnancy. Read the full text of the voluntary Tydemy recall.
Recent Announcements
HPV Vaccination Resources
To help protect against cancers later in life, it is important to increase HPV vaccination rates in adolescents starting at age 9. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV vaccination is routinely recommended at age 11 or 12, but the vaccine can be given starting at age 9.1 The Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition cites the following potential benefits of initiating the HPV vaccine series at age 9:2Mar. 2025Important Notices
Special notice: Important policy changes
Effective May 1, 2025, the following policies will be retired and replaced with prior authorization policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.Mar. 2025Important Notices
CME Webinar: Essential Best Practices for Newborn Care: Ensuring Healthy Beginnings Through Comprehensive Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of newborn care.Feb. 2025Education/Webinars