Monday, October 29, 2012

Drug Recall


Medicine is rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness before becoming available to the consumer. In the U.S., the FDA makes sure this happens. Once on the market, the FDA, along with the makers of the drug, continue to monitor the medicine for any unforeseen problems. Should an issue develop, or the safety of a medication come into question, a recall may be initiated.

A drug recall occurs when a prescription or over-the-counter medicine is removed from the market because it is found to be either defective or potentially harmful. Sometimes, the makers of the drug will discover a problem with their drug and voluntarily recall it. Other times, the FDA will request that the medicine be recalled after receiving reports of problems from the public.  


News Drug recall

Medicines watchdog recalls drugs made in India

The UK's medicines watchdog is recalling 16 prescription medicines made at an Indian factory which failed a routine inspection.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency wants pharmacies to return stock of the drugs made by Wockhardt at its Waluj site.
The recalled drugs include some for diabetes, schizophrenia and thyroid conditions.

From www.bbc.co.uk

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