Melissa in the Morning: FDA Inspection Backlog

Sep 06, 01:10 PM

The Associated Press has sounded the alarm about a major backlog potentially impacting millions of Americans relying on medication. The report highlights that after the pandemic led the FDA to pulling back on inspections and with a worker shortage, the FDA now is struggling to catch up. But what does that mean for tainted medications and you? We asked primary care physician with Hartford Healthcare, Dr. Andrew Wong, who offered advice if you are worried about taking a medication in question.

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