FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION RECALLS

Course overview

THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) ENFORCES STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND VACCINES THROUGH THE RECALL PROCESS. THIS PROCESS ENSURES THAT DRUGS AND OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS ARE SAFE AND EFFICACIOUS. PHARMACISTS CAN OPTIMIZE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES BY STAYING UP-TO-DATE ON FDA RECALLS, SHARING INFORMATION WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND SHARING INFORMATION WITH THEIR PATIENTS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE PROCEDURES AND IMPLICATIONS OF FDA RECALLS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN SHARING SUCH INFORMATION.