Which act is violated if a pharmacist dispenses a recalled medication?

Dispensing a recalled medication is a violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This act is designed to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for public use, and it establishes the framework for drug recalls due to issues like contamination, mislabeling, or significant safety concerns that have emerged after a drug is on the market. When a medication is recalled, it is indicated that there are serious potential risks associated with its use, and any pharmacist dispensing such a medication would be failing to comply with the standards set forth in this act, thereby endangering patient safety.

Other acts mentioned, while important in their own right, do not specifically govern the recall of medications. For instance, the Controlled Substances Act primarily focuses on the regulation of narcotics and controlled substances to prevent abuse and misuse. The Drug Enforcement Administration Act pertains to the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act. Meanwhile, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is centered on health care access and affordability, rather than the safety of pharmaceutical products. Thus, none of these options directly relate to the legal implications of dispensing a recalled medication as effectively as the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act does.