Tylenol recalls why

As the sourcing of chemicals for many drugs in the United States begins to reach overseas, serious issues with chemical quality and the prevalence of counterfeit ingredients have arisen. The recommendation comes after Indian research firm GVK Bio found those mand Indian drug approvals were based on flawed or forged clinical study results.

Though foreign manufacturing firms have the technical capacity to manufacture and supply active pharmaceutical ingredients for American and European drug makers, the Indian regulatory structure can be too easily compromised for western drug regulators to trust.

In an effort to maintain product quality in the midst of supply chain globalization, earlier this year the FDA began enforcing compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. While the law only applies to certain prescription drugs, it is expected to improve the quality and traceability of products, and enhance the efficiency of drug recalls.

In an effort to be more transparent in the reporting of drug recalls, the FDA has also launched openFDA, an online resource for easier access to public data including product recalls.

As pharmaceutical supply chains become more complex, regulatory agency responses will begin to err towards more scrutiny and detailed monitoring at all levels of production. As a result, the number of drug recalls is likely to continue to rise. With a surge of students interested in supply chain management, employers have a unique opportunity to hire their future superstars.

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Consumers and distributors that have this product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it in preaddressed return mailers that will be provided by ASM or the distributors. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact ASM by telephone at CST, or e-mail at anel. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they experience any problems that may be related to taking or using this or any drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Metal particles, chemical contamination and dangerous bacteria have been discovered in some products, leading to this year's round of recalls.

There are no reports of illness and the FDA doesn't foresee any serious health risks, but millions of bottles have been pulled off store shelves and the federal government has launched a criminal investigation.

Today, the New Jersey-based had no comment on the recall. The Tylenol brand faced years of image rehab after , when bottles of the pain killer were poisoned, killing seven people.

Consumers are clearly wary of the company's recent recall record. Sales of Children's Tylenol are down 96 percent, and adult Tylenol and Motrin sales are down 56 percent from last year.