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Poison Prevention Packaging Act

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act was passed to prevent unintentional child poisonings. The Act requires special packaging to protect children from injury or illness as a result of handling, using, or ingesting certain drugs and household...

Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medical devices. This includes the development, marketing, and monitoring of medical devices. Medical devices are classified into three categories. Class I medical devices present little or no...

Food-borne Illness from Fresh Produce

What is food-borne illness?

Food-borne illness is caused by pathogens--bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Shigella), parasites (Giardia, Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium), and certain viruses (hepatitis A). Typical...

Pharmacists' Liability for Improperly Dispensing Prescription Drugs

Pharmacists' Basic Duties

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...

A Drug Manufacturer's Liability for Off-Label Use

Injuries Resulting from Off-Label Use

It is legal and common for physicians to make off-label uses of drugs and medical devices. Off-label use refers to the use of drugs and medical devices for purposes not...