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Orgs/Recalls
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MedWatch | Initiated by FDA; voluntary reporting system for side effect/med errors |
| Medication Recalls | initiated by FDA after too many reports of side effect/misbranding |
| Med Recall Class I | dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death |
| Med Recall Class II | may cause temporary health problems, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature |
| Med Recall Class III | unlikely to cause any adverse reaction; violates FDA labeling/manufacturing laws |
| Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) | nonprofit preventing med errors; educates health care ppl and public on med safety and error prevention |
| Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) | References include "List of Error-Prone Abbreviations" along with "Look-Alike Drug Names with Recommended Tall Man Letters" |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | ensures a safe and healthful working environment; requires pharm safety data sheets for hazardous meds and compounds |