Who Is Responsible For a Bad Drug Reaction?

Medications often come with a laundry list of potential side effects, ranging from mild to severe. You have likely experienced a reaction to a drug at least once in your lifetime. Over 4 million Americans visit the emergency room every year with complaints related to a new medication.  While side effects are often a necessary evil when taking a new drug, there are certain steps that both the pharmaceutical company and prescribing healthcare professional must take to ensure no one is unexpectedly harmed by a medication.  When is a Pharmaceutical Company Liable for Side Effects? It is the duty of the drug manufacturer...

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