Laws, Policies, And Practices Of Medicine

Question 1

Who is responsible of regulation and control of medicines?

Answer 1

FDA Food Drug Administration

Laws and regulations for medicines

Question 2

What are some laws over the years?

Answer 2

1902 - Virus-Toxin Law
1906 - Food and Drugs Act
1938 - Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
1951 - Durham-Humphrey Amendment
1962 - Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments
1982 - Anti-Tampering Regulations

Question 3

What are required on medicine labels?

Answer 3

Specific ingredients
Possible side effects
Known dangers
Recommended use

Question 4

What are some anti-tampering packages?

Answer 4

Plastic seals
Foil packages
Sealed packages
Individually sealed wrappers

Question 5

What does the FDA regulate or place restrictions on otc medicines?

Answer 5

Facilities of otc medicines
Labels (list of ingredients)
Placement of some drugs in stores

Question 6

What does the FDA regulate or place restrictions on prescription medicines?

Answer 6

Facilities manufacturing the medicines
Facilities that sell prescription medicines
Usage, dosage, and access

Question 7

What is illegal use of medicine?

Answer 7

Purchase prescription medicine without a doctor prescribing it
Take another person’s prescription medicine
Share prescription with others
Sell or give away prescription medicines