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FDA to minimize accidental drug overdoses with new plan

November 6, 2009

Chicago, Illinois (CaymanMama.com) — The FDA is tackling the widespread drug problem in America by launching a new program aimed at the prevention of millions of accidental drug overdoses that take the lives of users every year due to medication errors, misuse and other matters.

As part of the new plan that the FDA announced on Wednesday, the agency will cooperate with a network of physicians in order to indentify the kinda of drugs that pose the biggest threat to patients.

According to the Associated Press, “Proposals to improve safety include: simplifying drug labeling, standardizing dosage cups for cold medicines and requiring risk-management plans of drug manufacturers.”

The FDA will conduct a few public meetings to compile feedback, as well as develop its initiatives within the next year.

“All participants in the health care community have a role to play in reducing the risks and preventing injuries from medication use,” said Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s drug center.

The Food and Drug Administration says drug errors are the cause of nearly 4 million Americans admitted to the emergency room every year, resulting in approximately 117,000 hospitalizations.

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