drug recall
Definition
A process in which a pharmaceutical company removes a defective or potentially harmful drug from the market, either voluntarily or via a mandate from a regulatory agency.
The act of notifying consumers, healthcare providers, and pharmacists that a medication is unsafe for use due to issues like contamination, mislabeling, or failure to meet quality standards.
Examples
My headache medication just got hit with a drug recall, which is remarkably counterproductive for my ongoing attempts to survive the work week.
When your pharmacy calls about a drug recall, it is usually a sign that your medicine cabinet is evolving from a wellness sanctuary into a tiny, overpriced biohazard zone.
Modern pharmacology is impressive, though I do admire the thrill of playing Russian Roulette with a drug recall every time a tablet looks slightly different than the last one.