not only safe but effective
This is an amendment that requires drug manufacturers to provide proof of their effectiveness and safety before approval from the FDA. Also requires drug advertising to disclose accurate info about side effects.
This drug was given to expectant mothers in Europe in 1962, to induce sleep. They later discovered that the drug caused birth defects such as the infant being born without the lower section on the arms. Its A. Thalidomide
Shoppers Drug Mart was created in 1962.
1962
The Kefauver-Harris Amendment, enacted in 1962, was primarily driven by the thalidomide tragedy, where the drug caused severe birth defects in thousands of infants. This incident highlighted major gaps in drug approval processes, particularly concerning the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals. Additionally, public outcry over drug safety and mounting evidence of the need for stricter regulatory oversight prompted Congress to enhance the authority of the FDA in ensuring that drugs met rigorous standards before reaching the market. The amendment thus aimed to protect consumers by requiring manufacturers to demonstrate both safety and effectiveness for new medications.
Yes, you may be required to take a drug test in order to obtain a medical card.
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No. A prescription is required for Topomax.
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No. It is required by the FMCSA.
It helped drugs not to get all over the world as much as it is now.