| Defenses in Birth Control Litigation |
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| Birth control is used to prevent pregnancy. Most litigation involving contraceptives relates to the serious side effects that result from using oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Oral contraceptives are believed to interfere with normal ovulation and conception. IUDs prevent a fertilized egg from implanting. The most serious side effects associated with the use of birth control pills are strokes, blood clots, tumors, and birth defects. The most serious side effects associated with using an IUD are pelvic inflammatory disease (which often leads to infertility) and birth defects. More... |
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| Physicians' Liability for Drug-Related Injuries Resulting from Off-Label Use |
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| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates prescription drugs and medical devices. Physicians frequently prescribe approved drugs for uses that have not been approved by the FDA. This practice is referred to as off-label use. The FDA prohibits manufacturers from promoting off-label use. However, manufacturers indirectly promote the off-label use of their products in a variety of ways. More... |
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| The FDA Modernization Act of 1997 |
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| In 1997, Congress passed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products. The new legislation, called the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act, reduces the approval time for drugs and medical devices while maintaining patient safety. In addition, the Modernization Act provides the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with additional resources to devote to expediting the drug and medical device review process. More... |
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| Intrauterine Device Litigation |
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| The intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that became popular in the 1960s. An IUD is a device that is inserted into a woman's body. It prevents a fertilized egg from implanting. More... |
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| The Food and Drug Administration's 2004 Initiatives for Dietary Supplements |
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| Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to adopt specific standards for dietary supplements. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, and nutraceuticals. More... |
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