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Creating a Safe Medication Routine at Home for Your Family

Creating a Safe Medication Routine at Home for Your Family

Learn how to build a safe medication routine at home to prevent accidental poisonings, dosing errors, and medication mix-ups-especially for kids and seniors. Simple steps can protect your whole family.

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Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy registries track medication use during pregnancy to uncover hidden risks to babies. Learn how these studies work, what they've revealed about antidepressants, epilepsy drugs, and biologics, and why they matter for every pregnant person taking medicine.

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Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Debunking common medication myths that put patients at risk - from OTC drug dangers to antibiotic misuse - with facts backed by CDC, FDA, and pharmacy research to keep you safe.

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OTC Drug Facts Labels: What to Look For and How to Use Them

OTC Drug Facts Labels: What to Look For and How to Use Them

Learn how to read the OTC Drug Facts label to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and use over-the-counter medicines safely. The FDA-mandated label tells you exactly what's in the product and how to use it right.

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The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions Explained

The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions Explained

Learn the critical difference between side effects and adverse drug reactions - why confusing them can lead to dangerous decisions, and how to tell them apart for safer medication use.

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