Tag: medication safety
QR Codes on Drug Labels: Real-Time Safety Updates
Feb, 2 2026QR codes on drug labels deliver real-time safety updates, replacing outdated printed info with instant access to warnings, videos, and recall notices. Learn how this tech is improving medication safety worldwide.
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How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in the Pharmacy
Jan, 29 2026Learn how to prevent dangerous medication errors in pharmacies caused by look-alike packaging. Discover proven strategies like physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning that reduce errors by up to 94%.
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Generic Drug Interactions: How Digital Consultation Tools Keep You Safe
Jan, 22 2026Digital tools like Epocrates and Micromedex help prevent dangerous interactions between generic drugs. Learn how to use them, which ones work best, and why checking your meds regularly can save your life.
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Medication Safety Basics: How to Use Prescription Drugs Responsibly
Dec, 25 2025Learn the essential steps to use prescription drugs safely, avoid dangerous errors, and protect yourself from preventable harm. From knowing your meds to using pill organizers, this guide covers what really matters.
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What Is a Drug Safety Communication from the FDA?
Nov, 25 2025A Drug Safety Communication from the FDA is an official alert about new risks tied to approved medications. These messages help doctors and patients make safer treatment decisions based on real-world data.
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Lab Monitoring Calendars: Stay Ahead of Medication Side Effects with a Simple Schedule
Nov, 18 2025Lab monitoring calendars help you track blood tests and side effects for high-risk medications like clozapine, lithium, and warfarin. Stay safe by knowing when to test, what to watch for, and how to respond to early warning signs.
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Visual Dosing Aids: Syringes, Droppers, and Measuring Tools for Safer Medication Use
Oct, 28 2025Visual dosing aids like syringes, droppers, and measuring cups reduce medication errors by making doses easy to see. Proven to cut mistakes by over 50%, they're essential for kids, seniors, and emergencies.
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