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Number of Drug Recalls Surges at FDA, Led by Mid-Level Concerns

 

Recalls of pharmaceutical products have surged in recent years...

Pharmaceutical companies occasionally need to recall—that is to say, remove—products from the market. While the reasons for product recalls vary, they are commonly related to packaging defects, contamination of a product, improper testing of a product, or inherent safety problems which could lead a product to harm a patient.

Those recalls are classified according to a three-tier system administered by FDA:

Class I Recall - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a…

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 Number of Drug Recalls Surges at FDA, Led by Mid-Level Concerns

The overwhelming majority of the increase in recalls is being driven by a surge in Class II recalls, for which "use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

The Ten Worst Drug Recalls In The History Of The FDA

Recalls are commonplace now. And, they are not just for drugs. Recent incidents include children’s beds and toys with high lead content. However, it is still the huge recalls of prescription drugs that garner the most headlines because they often harm the largest numbers of people.

RecallGuide

Recall Guide is the most effective, easiest to use medication tracking platform on the market. Best of all, it's free! Keep track of your medications, and learn about important recalls and prescription information that may directly affect you. Our goal is to supply important and helpful information about your prescriptions. We do this by leveraging an active community of users and by sharing important updates about the safety of specific drugs.

Recall Report

Recall Report was created to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products. Big corporations have been known to put profits over people. We stand by your side to get you the information you need, and the financial support you deserve if you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous drug or product.

Recalls.gov

To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

US Recall News

US RecallNews is a non-government, privatly-owned website dedicated to bringing you news and information about the latest consumer product recalls, including recalled food, vehicles, pharmaceutical drugs and more.

Dangerous Drugs and Products

Prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and medical devices are supposed to help people feel better. Pharmaceutical and device companies spend millions, and sometimes billions, of dollars researching and developing products that target specific diseases, conditions, and symptoms. Unfortunately, while many of these products heal people, bring relief, and even cure diseases, they may also cause harm, secondary conditions, or debilitating side effects.

Drug Recalls UK

No product is ever risk free. Some of the risks are known about when a medicine is first licensed or medical device first used. However, some information only comes to light later as more people use the products. This section includes current and historic alerts, messages and advice and guidance we have issued about products. This section also includes our safety reporting forms for medicines, medical devices and blood.

Drugs & Devices UK

No product is ever risk free. Some of the risks are known about when a medicine is first licensed or medical device first used. However, some information only comes to light later as more people use the products. This section includes current and historic alerts, messages and advice and guidance we have issued about products. This section also includes our safety reporting forms for medicines, medical devices and blood.

DrugWatch

DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.

MedWatch

Your FDA gateway for clinically important safety information and reporting serious problems with human medical products.

Consumer Safety Guide

Consider us a comprehensive resource for information about faulty medical devices, FDA alerts, and any other information about dangerous consumer products.

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