Nov 18, 2024 · Medicines are safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label. There are risks in taking any medicine, vitamin or other supplement.

Sep 17, 2022 · Building on the launch of the third WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without Harm, WHO has developed a campaign to increase public awareness of the safety issues …

Drug Safety Information is data and resources that assess the potential risks and benefits of medications.

Written by pharmacists, the Pharmacist Insights articles offer easy-to-read content that include information about prescription and over the counter medications, vaccines, tips for taking or giving …

Nov 1, 2024 · When considering scientific evidence for medication safety, you should know how to discern the best data and how to implement it into routine clinical practice.

Ultimately, improving medication safety necessitates the development of robust, evidence-based systems, and the implementation of vigilant monitoring at every stage of the medication-use process …

Safe use of medications depends on a person's current medical issues and other medications, past medical history and family history, following safe medication practices, and following up as …

Jan 28, 2025 · What should people and their caregivers do to avoid medication errors? One of the most important things is for people to have an accurate and up-to-date list of all medications they take, …

Apr 18, 2025 · Explore our collection of medication safety articles, research summaries, and patient stories to help prevent adverse drug interactions.