What should a pharmacist do after notifying affected patients about a recalled medication?

After notifying affected patients about a recalled medication, the pharmacist should remove the recalled products from the shelves. This action is critical to ensure patient safety and to prevent potential harm from medications that may pose a health risk due to the reasons for the recall, such as contamination or incorrect labeling. Keeping recalled medications on the shelf could expose patients to serious health risks if they inadvertently receive one of those products.

By removing the recalled items promptly, pharmacists play a vital role in safeguarding public health and maintaining the integrity of the medication supply. This proactive measure also helps ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protects the pharmacy from potential legal liabilities associated with dispensing recalled products.