The FDA Posts Problem Drugs Online
Posted: September 5th, 2008 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: General | Tags: Food and Drug Administration, internet, kudos, list, medication, public education, security | 2 Comments »One of the problems and threats to consumers is the speed at which improperly placed drugs are regulated. It may take almost a year to have a drug, in the marketplace, regulated. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken some initial steps to speed up action on safety issues:
“The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.
The first list is a bare-bones compilation naming 20 medications and the potential issue for each…”
link: FDA Posts List of Potential Problem Drugs
It is a way that consumers can be pro-active and check their medication. Kudos to the FDA for this initial step in public education and utilizing the reach of the internet.
Catherine Forsythe
