When you seek medical assistance for an ailment or illness, you trust that your doctor will diagnose your condition accurately and provide you with a safe and effective remedy; however, this is not always the case. While most doctors do the best they can, they are oftentimes misled by the pharmaceutical industry. With the increase in drugs available on the market, it is inevitable that some of them wind up unsafe for public use. When this occurs, a prescription recall is enacted.

Recalls

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for administering pharmaceutical recalls. In recent years, America’s pharmaceutical industry is approving more drugs than ever before. While the clinical trial period for newly approved drugs is designed to ensure that they are safe for public use, there are often unexpected side-effects that occur post-approval. When this happens, the FDA must administer a recall of the drug and test any patients who believe they may be suffering from its harmful side-effects.

Product Liability

Regardless of the type of product, whether it is an anti-depressant or a children’s toy, if it is deemed unsafe for public use, it is immediately recalled in order to prevent further injury. Unfortunately, however, there are inevitably a number of people who sustain injury or harm because of its brief time on the market. For those individuals, the industry which issued the product may be held liable for damages incurred because of the defective product.

Compensation for injuries varies depending on the severity of the case. In extreme instances where wrongful death occurs, the family members may be entitled a significant amount of money. If you or someone you know has been victimized by a defective product, it is important that you are represented by someone who will gain you the justice you deserve.

What to do If Your Prescription Is Recalled

In the event that a prescription drug you are taking has been recalled, you should immediately:

? Stop taking the drug

? Contact your primary healthcare provider

? Get examined to make sure you are not experiencing any harmful side effects of the drug

? Consult a product liability attorney if you believe you have sustained injury

In some cases, the manufacturer of the drug may request that patients return the drug to ensure that it is properly disposed of. If this is not requested, it is still recommended that you return the drug to the pharmacy so that they can properly dispose of it.