Category: Health and Safety - Page 2
Counterfeit Medications: Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself
Counterfeit medications are a deadly threat - fake pills with fentanyl, toxic chemicals, or no active ingredient at all. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself from dangerous fake drugs.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: What You Need to Know About Medication-Related Emergencies
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are rare but deadly drug reactions that cause skin and mucous membrane damage. Recognizing early symptoms and acting fast can save your life.
Medication Errors vs Drug Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Why It Matters
Learn how to tell the difference between medication errors and drug side effects-why it matters, how to spot each one, and what you can do to stay safe. Real data, real stories, real solutions.
Medication Safety for Caregivers: How to Protect Loved Ones from Dangerous Errors
Learn how caregivers can prevent dangerous medication errors at home. From accurate dosing to pharmacist reviews, these practical steps protect loved ones from harm and hospitalization.
Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
Drug interactions discovered after approval can cause serious harm - even death. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks, why clinical trials miss them, and what you can do to stay safe.
How to Ensure Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics
Medication errors harm hundreds of thousands in U.S. hospitals each year-but most are preventable. Learn how hospitals are using best practices, technology, and culture to stop errors before they happen.
Emergency Use of Sub-Potent Expired Medications: When It’s Safe and When It’s Not
Expired medications aren’t always useless-some retain potency for years. Learn which ones are safe to use in emergencies, which are dangerous, and how to assess them when no alternatives exist.
How to Verify the Prescriber and Pharmacy Information on Your Medication Label
Verifying the prescriber and pharmacy details on your medication label is a simple step that prevents dangerous errors. Learn what to check, when to check it, and what to do if something doesn’t match.
Whistleblower Protections for Reporting Manufacturing Quality Issues
Learn how whistleblower protections shield manufacturing workers who report safety violations, including key laws like CPSIA and FSMA, deadlines, filing steps, and real-world examples of retaliation and remedies.
Health Literacy Strategies: Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing
Learn how to read medication labels correctly and avoid dangerous dosing errors using proven health literacy strategies. Simple changes like using morning/noon/evening/bedtime instructions and pictograms can save lives.
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