Drug Safety and Drug Recalls

Question 1

When must a med guide be dispensed

Answer 1

every fill for a high-risk medication

Question 2

What must be dispensed for ALL medications the first time it is being dispensed

Answer 2

Consumer medication information

Question 3

Medwatch allows healthcare professionals to voluntarily report:

Answer 3

Any serious adverse events
Potential and actual product use errors
Product quality errors

Question 4

Class I recall

Answer 4

Reasonable probability use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death

Question 5

Class II recall

Answer 5

Use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote

Question 6

Class III recall

Answer 6

Use is not likely to cause adverse health consequences

Question 7

Who may initiate a recall

Answer 7

FDA or Manufacturer