What's a REMS? Patient Safety Tools – An Overview for Technicians

Making sure that approved drug products in the United States are safe and effective for patient use is the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration. Laws about drug safety have evolved over time since the passage of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938. This program will trace the history of laws impacting patient safety and explore the elements of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, with a focus on the most common REMS programs that affect pharmacy professionals.