Tag: medication safety
How to Get Free Medication Samples Ethically and Track Lot Expiration Dates
Learn how to ethically obtain free medication samples from trusted platforms and track expiration dates to avoid health risks. Includes top services, tracking tips, and legal guidelines for 2026.
Polypharmacy in Older Adults: Understanding Interactions and How to Deprescribe Safely
Polypharmacy in older adults increases risks of falls, hospitalizations, and drug interactions. Learn how deprescribing can improve safety, reduce side effects, and restore quality of life with practical steps and expert insights.
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Telepharmacy and Safety Outcomes: What Recent Studies Reveal
Telepharmacy improves medication access in rural areas and matches traditional pharmacies in safety outcomes, with studies showing fewer errors and lower hospitalization rates. But tech limits and training gaps remain challenges.
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Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy
Learn the essential questions to ask about your prescription label at the pharmacy to avoid dangerous medication errors. Know what to check, how to read instructions, and when to ask for help.
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Global Medication Safety: How the U.S., EU, Canada, and Australia Regulate Drugs Differently
Different countries regulate drugs in wildly different ways. The U.S., EU, Canada, and Australia each have unique rules for approval, safety warnings, and manufacturing. Understanding these differences helps patients stay safe.
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Medication Reconciliation: How to Update Medication Lists Across Care Settings
Medication reconciliation is a critical safety process that prevents errors when patients move between care settings. Learn how accurate medication lists are built, who does it, and why it saves lives.
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Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What Happens When Drugs Combine
Pharmacodynamic drug interactions occur when drugs affect each other's effects at the target site, not their levels in the blood. Learn how synergy, antagonism, and receptor competition can make meds work better-or cause life-threatening reactions.
Pharmacy Errors with Generics: Prevention and Correction
Generic medications save money but introduce unique risks in pharmacies due to changing appearances and formulations. Learn how pharmacists and patients can prevent and correct errors that lead to dangerous mix-ups.
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