Prescription Drug Safety
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Sidney M. Wolfe: FDA: Cautious on food safety - reckless on prescription drug safety
huffingtonpost.com — “The new guard at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought welcome, increased focus and action to protect people from unsafe or possibly unsafe foods. The most recent example is the massive recall recently of products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein in which the FDA stated that although "no illnesses are known to be associated with this problem of [bacterial] contamination," the agency was "taking steps to protect the public."” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2010 at 7:42 pm By:
Sidney Wolfe, MD Doctor, Internist, and Physician
Check me out on #HuffingtonPost- #FDA steps up food safety, drops ball on #prescription drugs: http://bit.ly/b2jXMB
Seniors and Prescription Drug Safety - Home Care - Illinois | Naperville, Joliet, Plainfield, Downers Grove, Westmont | Caregivers - Right at Home
rightathome.net — “Older adults, especially, are at risk of taking medications improperly and experiencing harmful side effects and drug interactions because they are often taking several prescription and over-the-counter drugs at one time.” View full resource at rightathome.net
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2011 at 5:42 pm By:
(Polypharm=more than ~5!) RT @rahchisw Older adults, esp at risk of taking meds improperly, experiencing side effects http://ow.ly/4jFOm
Safety tips for OTC and prescription medications
news-medical.net — “The beginning of October marks the start of Talk About Prescriptions Month, which is sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. In support of this annual awareness effort, Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) is sharing tips to help consumers safely take over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on September 23, 2009 at 1:09 pm By:
Medicare News: Safety tips for OTC and prescription medications: The beginning of October marks th.. http://digg.com/u1Cy7I
Bar codes a prescription for safety
tdn.com — “When it comes to giving medications to patients, nurses must heed the five "R"s: right patient, right drug, right dose,” View full resource at tdn.com
Most Recently Shared on January 22, 2010 at 2:45 pm By:
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Bar codes a prescription for safety http://bit.ly/4Mh9Dg By Cheryll Borgaard, The Daily News
Prescription Medication Safety - EverydayHealth.com
everydayhealth.com — “Prescription Medication Safety - Studies show that many people over the age of 65 take between two and seven prescription drugs a day and keeping track of all those meds can get complicated.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on August 25, 2010 at 1:00 am By:
If you take a lot of #medications, you know that managing them can get confusing. Don't #stress! Just follow our #tips: http://ow.ly/2ufw8
FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia - Medications: Prescription Drugs and Over the Counter Drugs on MedicineNet.com
medicinenet.com — “Drug information on prescription and over the counter medications includes drug interactions, uses, side effects, and drug dosing.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
Most Recently Shared on November 25, 2009 at 4:12 am By:
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FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia http://ff.im/-bYmP4
FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia - Medications: Prescription Drugs and Over the Counter Drugs on MedicineNet.com
medicinenet.com — “Drug information on prescription and over the counter medications includes drug interactions, uses, side effects, and drug dosing.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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MedicineNet: FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia http://bit.ly/6yuWjq Full http://bit.ly/8lfMZ8
Collect unused prescription drugs for safety, security - Bangor Daily News
bangordailynews.com — “Collect unused prescription drugs for safety, security - Bangor Daily News” View full resource at bangordailynews.com
Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2010 at 1:50 am By:
The Legislature is considering a bill that would require pharma companies to contribute to drug buy back pgm. http://tinyurl.com/yb8bjfk
Drug Safety Is Partly the Patient's Responsibility - Drug Safety
arthritis.about.com — “Drug safety requires patient involvement. A patient should and should not do certain things to ensure drug safety. Patients should fully understand their prescription after discussing it with the doctor and pharmacist. Patients should never take drugs if they are unsure about the directions. Follow these tips for drug safety.” View full resource at arthritis.about.com
Most Recently Shared on October 10, 2009 at 2:35 pm By:
Good "how to" info w/ useful embedded links.RT @InfoAbout: Drug Safety Is Partly the Patient's Responsibility - http://bit.ly/2MNuMx
Datong Offers Drug Decision Support Software Developed For Chinese Hospitals To Improve Drug Usage Safety And Reduce Prescription Errors
medicalnewstoday.com — “Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Datong Medical Information Technology Co.,” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Does FDA approve the proprietary names of prescription drugs?
fda.gov — “Does FDA approve the proprietary names of prescription drugs?” View full resource at fda.gov
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Does FDA approve the proprietary names of prescription drugs? http://bit.ly/b8La2i
Pennsylvanians Urged To Turn In Unwanted Prescription Drugs For Disposal
medicalnewstoday.com — “Pennsylvanians are urged to turn in expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at collection sites statewide during the first National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept.” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on September 22, 2010 at 8:05 pm By:
Pennsylvanians Urged To Turn In Unwanted Prescription Drugs For Disposal http://mnt.to/3K9p #pharmacy #pharmacist
Does FDA Approval Mean a Drug is Safe? - Chronic Illness Drug Safety Fda Fen-phen Prescription Drug
keepingupwithlife.today.com — “Does FDA Approval Mean a Drug is Safe? - Chronic Illness Drug Safety Fda Fen-phen Prescription Drug” View full resource at keepingupwithlife.today.com
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FDA Alert: Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication
drugs.com — “FDA Alert: Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication” View full resource at drugs.com
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FDA Alert: Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication
drugs.com — “FDA Alert: Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication” View full resource at drugs.com
Most Recently Shared on January 13, 2011 at 11:06 pm By:
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Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication: Audience:... http://bit.ly/e4nBIh #FDA
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