Which term is used to describe medications made under unsafe conditions or stored improperly?

The term "adulterated drugs" specifically refers to medications that have been manufactured or stored under conditions that do not meet the required standards for quality and safety. This can include a variety of issues such as contamination, use of substandard materials, or failure to follow correct manufacturing processes, which compromise the integrity of the medication.

Regulatory agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), set strict guidelines to ensure that drugs are produced and maintained in environments that prevent degradation and contamination. When drugs fail to meet these standards, they are classified as adulterated.

In contrast, the other terms do not specifically capture the idea of unsafe manufacturing conditions. "Unsafe drugs" is a broad term and not a formal classification used in this context. "Prescription drugs" refers to medications that require a doctor's authorization to be dispensed but does not imply anything about their manufacturing safety. "Legend medications" are simply those that are restricted to prescription use and do not indicate the conditions under which they were made or stored.

Thus, "adulterated drugs" is the most precise term to describe medications compromised due to unsafe conditions or improper storage.