FDA to Strengthen Drug Safety Review

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to strengthen drug safety review efforts, and has outlined a comprehensive commitment to the safety of drugs and other medical products -- including plans to strengthen the science that supports the FDA's product safety system, and steps to improve communication and information flow among all stakeholders involved in promoting the safe use of medical products.

• Read the FDA Press Release
• FDA Widens Safety Reviews on New Drugs (NY Times)
• What You Need to Know to Use Medicine Safely (FDA)