Tag: drug safety

Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication errors are common in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but they happen differently in each setting. Learn how error rates, causes, and safety systems compare-and what you can do to protect yourself.

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How to Read Interaction Warnings on Medication Guides

How to Read Interaction Warnings on Medication Guides

Learn how to read interaction warnings on medication guides to avoid dangerous drug combinations. Know where to look, what the terms mean, and how to protect yourself from preventable side effects.

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Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Errors, Risks, and How to Protect Yourself

Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Errors, Risks, and How to Protect Yourself

Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans each year. Learn the real risks, which drugs are most dangerous, and how you can protect yourself from preventable mistakes at home and in the hospital.

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FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What Patients Need to Know About Black Box Alerts

FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What Patients Need to Know About Black Box Alerts

Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what you should do if your medication has one. Don't panic-understand.

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