Boston Globe
By Scott Allen
Following the death of a 4-year-old Hull girl from an overdose of psychiatric drugs last December, state officials have set up a unique early-warning system to spot preschoolers who may be getting excessive medication for mental illness. In just the first three months, the system has flagged the cases of at least [...]
Entries from October 2007
October 7, 2007
Mass. tracks children on psychiatric drugs – Prescriptions eyed after overdose – Four-year-old Rebecca Riley of Hull died of an overdose of psychiatric drugs in December
October 6, 2007
Eli Lilly to bolster Zyprexa warning – Drug’s label will emphasize blood sugar, weight risks
The Indianapolis Star
By JOHN RUSSELL JOHN.RUSSELL@INDYSTAR.COM
After batting down criticism for years that it underplayed the risks of its blockbuster antipsychotic drug Zyprexa, Eli Lilly and Co. is beefing up the drug’s label to add stronger language concerning weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
Some critics chided the Indianapolis drug maker for waiting so long to take such [...]
