Here are some tips to keep in mind when a drug is recalled: Don'tpanic.Remember that most drug recalls are for minor issues. Get educated.To find out more about drug recalls, visit the FDA website. You can sign up to receive alerts on product recalls and market withdrawals. Play it s...
During 2017 (the most recent year for which we have a fiscal year review), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)reportednearly 3,000 product recalls affecting more than 9,000 different products. These products included a wide range of items, including food,dangerous drugs, medical devi...
Food recalls—two words that can send chills down the spine of even the most devoted foodies. Every year, numerous food products are pulled from store shelves due to safety concerns, from contamination to undeclared allergens. Understanding the intricacies of food recalls not only keeps you informe...
The FDA says most drug and device recalls are voluntary. When needed, the FDA can directly recall faulty medical devices. It can’t directly recall drugs, but it can take legal action to force a recall if needed. The FDA also can request or order food recalls so you know what to do...
drug shortages.2 Furthermore, drug shortages are not limited to North America, but rather are a worldwide problem.3 The causes of drug shortages are multifac-torial and include supply disruptions, changes to regulatory requirements, shortages of raw materials, recalls, government pricing strategies,...
After the warning letters were released, multiple companies issued voluntary product recalls. For example, on October 31, 2023, theHarvard Drug Group LLC, which manufactures the Rugby eyedrops, published a recall alongside a risk statement warning patients that eye infections could res...
SILVER SPRING, MD—In an effort to gain insight into the food product, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had recalled 50 million pounds of ground meat just to see what that much ground meat would look like in one room. “Effective immediately, we’re issuing a recall on...
Desiccants are materials designed to maintain dryness within a closed environment. In the pharmaceutical industry, they serve as a critical component in packaging solutions, actively absorbing moisture to create a controlled microenvironment around drug products. ...
When patients are prescribed a new medication, they deserve to be warned about all of the risks associated with the potentiallydangerous drug. Unfortunately, many companies fail to disclose serious side effects linked to their products. Medications that may cause harm include: ...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval Process There are generally five steps involved in the FDA approval process: Discovery and development. During this phase, research takes place—typically in a laboratory. Researchers review new technologies and existing treatments while conducting tests. They...