Jane Eyring works for PharmaMeds,Inc.Jane is a physician-scientist who is responsible for running the pilot tests on PharmaMed's new oral spray medication for individuals with adult onset diabetes.Jane has discovered that if those in the test group do not spray the medicine correctly or if they spray for too short of a time,the medicine is not effective,or as effective,and insulin shock has resulted in a few of the patients.Jane talks with one of her colleagues who responds,"Look,there's no need to stop the testing or the drug's release.Just tell them in the test and in the brochures that will be with the spray,'Spray correctly! If you do not,you may not receive your necessary dose.'" Jane is not sure anyone can be 100% accurate in spraying all the time.What risks does the company run if the spray doesn't work for the patients?

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If the spray doesn't work for the patients and insulin shock resulted, the company can face fines and penalties, litigation by patients who become ill, and damage to its reputation. The company has a responsibility to ensure that their medication is safe and effective when used correctly. Simply adding a warning to the brochure or packaging is not sufficient to protect the company from liability.

Jane Eyring Works for PharmaMeds,Inc