Updating drug labels would greatly help patients — but few companies do it
Many drug labels are out of date. Congress should give the FDA the authority to encourage drug manufacturers to keep this essential information up to date.
Do you ever look at the labels of the prescription medications you take? Or do you simply rely on your physician to read them to understand the medications’ appropriate uses and side effects? Either way, there’s a good chance that these labels — the detailed instructions for use that accompany every drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration — are out of date and lacking essential new information for appropriate use and safety.
Accurate drug labeling is fundamental to safe and effective prescribing and
