Recent Lessons

Pharmacy Class I Recall Procedure

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

To prevent any further dispensing of the recalled drug.
To ensure that all patients who have been prescribed the recalled drug are notified, regardless of whether they are currently taking it.
To comply with regulations from the United States Food and Drug Administration. (correct)
To protect the pharmacy from legal liability in the event of adverse health consequences.

When a manufacturer issues a voluntary recall of a drug.
When a patient reports experiencing adverse effects after taking a prescribed drug.
When a wholesaler informs the pharmacy of a potential contamination issue with a drug.
When the United States Food and Drug Administration issues a Class II recall. (correct)

<p>Chain pharmacies can use a central office to notify patients. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A recall of a drug that poses a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

A class I recall occurs when the US FDA determines that a product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

In the event of a class I recall of a prescription drug, pharmacies must make a reasonable attempt to notify patients who: • Have been prescribed the recalled drug • Are currently taking the recalled drug • Received the drug from the pharmacy
Notification must be made within three days of the pharmacy being notified of the recall by: • The US FDA • A manufacturer • A wholesaler • Other notice of the recall
Notification can be provided by: • An individual pharmacy • A central office (in the case of a pharmacy chain)

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.