What should a pharmacy prioritize during a drug recall to ensure safety?

The priority for a pharmacy during a drug recall should be an immediate response to the recall notifications. This is crucial for patient safety, as it involves swiftly identifying and removing the affected products from inventory to prevent them from being dispensed to patients. A prompt response helps mitigate the risk of harm that could occur if a recalled drug is still available.

Additionally, addressing recalls quickly allows the pharmacy to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients, ensuring they are aware of the recall and any necessary actions that need to be taken. Other aspects, such as testing recalled products for efficacy or providing patient education on future recalls, may serve important roles but do not take precedence over the immediate necessity to correct the situation by ensuring that no harmful products are in circulation.