Shortly after the hearing, the FDA began examining ways of designing a new program with stricter requirements and in August 2005, a new plan, called iPLEDGE, was announced.
Since March 2006, new regulations require doctors and patients to register in an electronic database before Accutane can be dispensed. The plan also requires two pregnancy tests. And during treatment, women must take 2 approved forms of birth control and have a pregnancy test each month.
The drug can now only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered with iPLEDGE, and pharmacies can only purchase Accutane from wholesalers who are registered with the program.
More information for injured person can be found at Lawyers and Settlements.com
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/accutane.html
By Evelyn Pringle
evelyn.pringle@sbcglobal.net
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