Tag: medication errors

Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy

Double-checking medication strength and quantity before leaving the pharmacy prevents deadly dosing errors. Learn why this step is critical, how errors happen, and what you can do to stay safe.

Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and How to Prevent Them

Adverse drug events cause over a million ER visits annually in the U.S. Learn what they are, which drugs are most dangerous, and proven ways to prevent them - from pharmacist reviews to AI-driven alerts.