| U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs |
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| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authority to regulate prescription drug advertising. FDA regulations prohibit false or misleading advertising of prescription drugs. In 1997, the FDA adopted special guidelines for advertising prescription drugs through broadcast media. More... |
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| The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act of 2000 |
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| The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), a branch of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has adopted safety standards for motor vehicles and conducts safety research and development. Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Vehicle Safety Act), which was later repealed and reenacted as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Authorization Act of 1991, vehicle manufacturers must notify the NHTSA and vehicle owners when the manufacturer learns (or should have learned) of any safety-related defects in its vehicles. The defects have to be repaired without charge to the owners. Safety-related defects are those that create an unreasonable risk of accidents. If the DOT Secretary finds a safety-related defect, administrative action can be taken ordering the manufacturer to take remedial action. Most motor vehicle recalls have been voluntary. More... |
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| Pharmacists' Liability for Improperly Dispensing Prescription Drugs |
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| A pharmacist has three basic duties: to store prescription drugs properly, to prepare prescription drugs properly, and to dispense prescription drugs correctly. If the dispensing pharmacist fails to perform any of these duties, he/she could be held liable if a patient experiences a drug-related injury. This article discusses pharmacists' liability for the improper dispensing of prescription drugs.
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| Types of Defects in Products |
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| A manufacturer has a duty to make safe products for consumers. It does not, however, have to make products that are completely accident proof or design the safest product possible. In products liability law, a defect does not mean an inferior quality product, instead it refers to the lack of safety in the product--the product has an unexpected defect or danger. More... |
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| Drugs and Medical Devices |
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| Drug manufacturers have a duty to sell drugs and medical devices that are reasonably safe and must warn consumers of any known side effects. You may have a claim against a drug manufacturer if you have suffered illness or injury as a result of using a drug or medical device. Drugs have to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being sold to consumers. FDA approval of a drug or medical device is not a guarantee of its safety and does not protect the drug manufacturer from liability for injuries to consumers. More... |
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