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MedWatch program  

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  • The MedWatch program is the division of the Food and Drug Administration that is responsible for safety information and adverse event reporting. Products covered under MedWatch include prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical foods, infant formulas, dietary supplements, medical devices, and radiation-emitting devices (medical equipment, cell phones, and so forth). [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; MedWatch Program]

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