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How to Dispose of Expired Medications Safely at Home
Learn how to safely dispose of expired medications at home to protect your family and the environment. Follow FDA and EPA guidelines for proper disposal, including take-back programs and home methods.
How to Use a Medication Action Plan Template During Healthcare Visits
Learn how to use a Medication Action Plan template during healthcare visits to reduce errors, improve adherence, and prevent dangerous drug interactions. A step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers.
How to Stay Informed About Global Medication Safety News
Learn how to track global medication safety updates, report side effects, and use trusted tools like WHO alerts, #MedSafetyWeek, and ISMP best practices to protect yourself and others from preventable drug harm.
Corticosteroid Injections for Joint Pain: What They Do, How Long They Last, and When to Avoid Them
Corticosteroid injections reduce joint inflammation and pain quickly, often within days. But they don't fix the underlying damage. Learn how long they last, who benefits most, and the risks of repeated use.
What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights
If you get the wrong medication from the pharmacy, stop taking it immediately. Contact your doctor, save all evidence, report the error, and know your legal rights. Pharmacy mistakes can be dangerous - but acting fast can protect your health and hold them accountable.
Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Treatments Changing Outcomes
Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs like romosozumab and denosumab are changing treatment-from preventing bone loss to actually rebuilding bone-and what this means for patients’ quality of life.
Understanding Medication Use During Pregnancy: Safety Alerts Explained
Learn how medication safety alerts during pregnancy work, which drugs are risky, what changed after the FDA dropped the letter system, and how to make informed choices for your health and your baby's.
Meniscus and ACL Injuries: Understanding Knee Pain and When Surgery Is Necessary
Learn the key differences between meniscus and ACL injuries, when surgery is truly necessary, recovery timelines, and how to avoid long-term knee problems like arthritis. Real data, real outcomes.
Pharmacokinetic Studies: The Real Standard for Proving Generic Drug Equivalence
Pharmacokinetic studies are the main method used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions. Learn how they work, where they succeed, and where they fall short - and what it means for your health.
Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks
Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide effectively lower blood pressure but can raise uric acid levels, increasing gout risk. Learn who’s most at risk, how to monitor, and what alternatives exist.