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Suzanne Robotti
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Public education through social media, webinars, newsletters and podcasts that provide clear, unbiased, and accessible information about RX and OTC benefits and risks.
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Initiatives we support
Our Advocacy Projects
In conjunction with our reporting, MedShadow seeks to stimulate public discussion that will achieve greater drug safety overall, more transparency in drug labeling, increased testing of medications, and other policies that protect patients over profits.
Increasing FDA Lab Inspections
Thousands of pharmaceutical plants continue to go uninspected by the FDA, though they produce essential medications including antibiotics and cancer treatments. We’re pushing for stronger FDA inspections and tougher accountability and transparency when labs are found to be unsafe.
Not all generic drugs are created equal — their safety records vary by manufacturer, or even batch. This leaves patients vulnerable to unexpected and dangerous side effects or low potency. We’re calling for greater transparency about where exactly key ingredients are made, and pushing for policies that ensure that all generics meet high quality standards we all deserve.
of people in the U.S. use nonprescription medicines
to treat cold, cough, and flu symptoms
0%
of all drug recalls (2012–2023)
were due to sterility issues
our Values
What are we committed to?
Awareness
Awareness: Medications can be life-extending — even lifesaving — as well as relieve condition-related pain, and improve optimal functionality. But all medicines have side effects, and we know that oversight is far from perfect. That’s why we help you understand side effects, how to track them, and how to advocate for yourself.
Education
Education: Explore ways to evaluate the medications you take as you age, switch brands, receive a new diagnosis and more. Learn about integrative medicine approaches and healthier lifestyle choices.
Inspiration
Inspiration: Hear and see the stories of people affected by side effects, and gain insights from unbiased professionals to help you make more informed, meaningful health choices.
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