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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) reported that 323 "active medication shortages" were reported in January–March 2024. As a result of drug scarcity, many healthcare systems were forced to either ration out essential drugs, triage patients based on the severity of their condition and their need for the drug, or both.
While it’s positive to see that there have been fewer recalls in the U.S. this year than in 2023 or 2022, it’s still concerning to see that there are 440 recall events.
A drug recall removes a prescription or over-the-counter drug from the market. Drug recalls in the United States are made by the FDA or the creators of the drug when certain criteria are met. When a drug recall is made, the drug is removed from the market and potential legal action can be taken depending on the severity of the drug recall. [1]
The FDA has announced over 20 recalls across the U.S., including food items, cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
More than 233,000 bottles of an antidepressant have been recalled by public health officials due to a chemical containing the risk of cancer.. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified ...
FDA's role under the guidelines is to monitor company recalls and assess the adequacy of a firm's action. After a recall is completed, FDA makes sure that the product is destroyed or suitably reconditioned and investigates why the product was defective. Generally, FDA accepts reports and other necessary recall information submitted by e-mail.
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall for thousands of bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under brand names like Cymbalta, due to the presence of a chemical that can ...
The Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall for more than 7,000 bottles of an antidepressant due to a chemical.. The recall was initiated earlier this month on Oct. 10. Duloxetine ...