Close the Generic Drug Safety Loophole

The Issue

Generic drugs make up 80% of all prescriptions filled in the United States. But generic drug manufacturers are not allowed to independently update their labels to warn of newly discovered side-effects. And they can’t be held accountable if their drugs injure or kill Americans.

The FDA has proposed a plan to fix the problem, but it is under attack by the generic drug industry. The plan has already been delayed once, and it could be delayed again.

Tell the FDA to move forward in ensuring all prescription medicines, including generic drugs, carry current and accurate safety warnings – because safety is an issue that cannot wait.

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Take Justice BackPetition StarterTake Justice Back is about accountability. Powerful corporations have worked for years and spent millions to evade responsibility when they hurt and kill Americans. The civil justice system is the last refuge for many Americans who need accountability. The civil justice system helps make our country a better, safer place to live. The fact is, our environment is cleaner and our medicine is safer today thanks to Americans who stood up to corporations and held them accountable in the court.
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The Issue

Generic drugs make up 80% of all prescriptions filled in the United States. But generic drug manufacturers are not allowed to independently update their labels to warn of newly discovered side-effects. And they can’t be held accountable if their drugs injure or kill Americans.

The FDA has proposed a plan to fix the problem, but it is under attack by the generic drug industry. The plan has already been delayed once, and it could be delayed again.

Tell the FDA to move forward in ensuring all prescription medicines, including generic drugs, carry current and accurate safety warnings – because safety is an issue that cannot wait.

avatar of the starter
Take Justice BackPetition StarterTake Justice Back is about accountability. Powerful corporations have worked for years and spent millions to evade responsibility when they hurt and kill Americans. The civil justice system is the last refuge for many Americans who need accountability. The civil justice system helps make our country a better, safer place to live. The fact is, our environment is cleaner and our medicine is safer today thanks to Americans who stood up to corporations and held them accountable in the court.
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Petition created on March 20, 2015