The Dangers of Lengthy Drug Recalls
If a prescription drug is found to have dangerous side effects or harmful ingredients, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may institute a recall to make sure that doctors no longer prescribe the medicine, pharmacies no longer sell the product, and patients cease taking the drug. Unfortunately, recalls may take a long time complete and persons may suffer injury before they are properly warned of the potential danger to their health.
If a drug recall is extensive or takes a long time to execute, persons who have been prescribed the medicine may suffer serious injuries as a result of taking the drug. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to complete the recall and keep the FDA updated on the progress. If you or someone you love has suffered injury caused by a prescription drug, contact the Pennsylvania product liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today.
The Drug Recall Process
If a drug is found to have serious side effects, the FDA may require:
- Side effects should be documented and studies initiated
- Hospital pharmacies should be immediately notified of the dangers
- Retail pharmacies should be immediately notified of the dangers
- The manufacturer should initiate a recall to distributors, warehouses, and retail outlets
- The drug should be collected and shipped back to the manufacturer
- Patients should be notified immediately and asked to discontinue use and return the product
When it comes to drug recalls, it is important to quickly gather all remaining prescriptions from patients, retail outlets, and other locations that may still have the drug. It is important to remove all of the harmful products from the reach of persons who may be unaware of the harm that may come to them if they consume the drug.
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For assistance with your prescription drug injury claim, contact the Pennsylvania product liability attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 610-667-7511.