Tag: MedWatch

FDA safety alerts for generic drugs often lag behind brand-name drugs due to outdated labeling rules. Patients taking generics may not get critical safety updates, putting them at risk. Here’s how the system works - and what you can do to stay safe.

MedWatch is the FDA's system for tracking adverse events from drugs, devices, and cosmetics. Learn how it works, who reports, why it matters, and how you can help improve patient safety.