NEW ORLEANS — Today, the State of Louisiana asked a federal judge to impose sweeping nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in two-thirds of U.S. abortions and ...

More than 11,000 bottles of a common blood pressure medication have been recalled nationwide. Bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets made by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals may contain trace ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four out of every 10 adults aged 65 and older take five or more medications each month. That’s a lot of pills, and it can increase the risk of side effects like dizziness or ...

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"Nationwide we estimate about 68,000 annual emergency department visits for pediatric poisoning for children under the age of five." Dr. Becca Wingerter is an ER physician at Brown University Health's ...

For the purposes of this study, a "drug" includes prescription drugs and biologics, excluding blood and blood products and tissues for transplantation. The objectives of the study are: To develop a ...

Cancer care continues to advance at a remarkable pace, with new drug development, increasingly complex scheduling, tighter margins for error, and growing pressure to deliver personalized, safe, and ...

The FDA's new opioid labeling requirements emphasize long-term use risks, supported by extensive data from postmarketing requirements and public comments. New labels will include study summaries, ...

The council said prescription time guarantees pose patient safety risks, as they could discourage safety checks and lead to medication errors. Patient satisfaction metrics and the reimbursement model ...

Proper medication management is critical for the health of older adults, especially those managing multiple long-term health conditions. It leads to better treatment results and improves the quality ...

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

In some cases, it may be difficult to remember whether you’ve taken your medication. Tools like medication reminders or pill cases may help with tracking your doses. Remembering to take your ...