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FebruaryFDA Drug Recall Authority: Understanding the Legal Process for Removing Unsafe Medications
The FDA cannot force drug recalls; it only requests them. Understanding the legal process for removing unsafe medications involves recall classes, manufacturer responsibilities, and regulatory differences between drugs and devices. Recent changes require faster action for severe recalls, but gaps remain in global supply chains. Learn how recalls work and why mandatory authority is debated.
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