Diabetes drug recalled over high levels of possible carcinogen

By AHJ Staff June 2, 2020

Pharmacutical company Apotex Inc. recalled Metformin, a diabetes medication, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the drug contained higher levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine than is allowed by their restrictions. (WebMD)

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