Tag: medication safety

Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety, Cost, and Adherence

Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety, Cost, and Adherence
Jan, 7 2026 Liana Pendleton

Elderly patients switching to generics face unique risks due to age-related changes in metabolism, polypharmacy, and medication beliefs. Learn how to ensure safety, improve adherence, and avoid dangerous side effects when making the switch.

How to Ensure Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics

How to Ensure Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics
Dec, 12 2025 Liana Pendleton

Learn how hospitals and clinics prevent dangerous medication errors using proven systems like ISMP best practices, barcode scanning, and hard stops for high-alert drugs. Real data, real stories, and what you can do to stay safe.

Special Instructions on Prescription Medication Labels Explained

Special Instructions on Prescription Medication Labels Explained
Dec, 2 2025 Liana Pendleton

Special instructions on prescription labels tell you how to safely take your medicine - not just how much. Misunderstanding them can lead to serious health risks. Learn what common phrases mean, where to find them, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.

Safe Storage & Disposal Guide for Cinnarizine

Safe Storage & Disposal Guide for Cinnarizine
Oct, 21 2025 Liana Pendleton

Learn how to store cinnarizine safely, avoid common pitfalls, and dispose of unused or expired tablets using pharmacy take‑back or approved household methods.