Recalled Drugs: An Analysis of Safety Concern and Recall Action

Abstract

The provision of high-quality pharmaceutical products to consumers is the major priority of the pharmaceutical industry. The Procedure for drug recall is a strategy used by drug regulatory organisations to remove medications that pose a risk to patient safety or effectiveness. Drug recalls have a vital role in keeping the quality system because they take defective products off the market. Healthcare supply chain interruptions are significantly exacerbated by product recalls. It is very difficult to communicate recall information and to reclaim or properly dispose of the merchandise without a trustworthy product tracking system. Following the guidelines which are connected to the problems of recall and the development of drugs and manufacturing are very essential. Requiring regulatory bodies and the public health sector to concentrate on stricter regulations to prevent future drug product recalls. A drug recall procedure is a strategy used by drug regulatory organisations to remove medications that pose a risk to patient safety or effectiveness. The FDA takes action by recalling dangerous items to safeguard the public. This article will explore various reasons for the recall, recall strategy, recall procedure, steps taken to reduce drug recall and the involvement of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is provided.