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Patient Safety Goals in Medication Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice

Patient Safety Goals in Medication Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice

Medication errors cause thousands of preventable deaths each year. The Joint Commission's Patient Safety Goals set mandatory standards for pharmacies to reduce dispensing mistakes, improve labeling, manage high-risk drugs, and use technology like barcode scanning. This is how real safety works.

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How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to report adverse events to the FDA for medications. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and providers on using MedWatch to submit drug side effect reports and help improve drug safety.

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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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How to Safely Transfer Prescriptions and Keep Label Accuracy

How to Safely Transfer Prescriptions and Keep Label Accuracy

Learn how to safely transfer prescriptions without risking medication errors. Understand DEA rules, label requirements, and steps to protect your health during pharmacy transfers.

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Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and How to Prevent Them

Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and How to Prevent Them

Adverse drug events cause over 1 million ER visits and 125,000 hospitalizations annually in the U.S. Learn what they are, which drugs cause the most harm, and proven ways to prevent them.

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How to Check for Pharmacy-Level Recall Notifications: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

How to Check for Pharmacy-Level Recall Notifications: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

Learn how to check for pharmacy-level drug recall notifications using FDA alerts, wholesaler systems, and pharmacy software. Essential steps for 2025 to protect patients and stay compliant.

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Over-the-Counter Medications: NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, and Antihistamines Explained for Safe Use

Over-the-Counter Medications: NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, and Antihistamines Explained for Safe Use

Learn how to safely use common OTC meds like NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and antihistamines. Avoid dangerous overdoses, drug interactions, and hidden risks with clear, practical advice.

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