Each year, about 50,000 children under the age of 5 end up in emergency departments for poisoning after swallowing medicine unintentionally. Medications are meant to improve and save lives. But when a ...
Open Conversations for Better Health – Regularly reviewing medications with your doctor can help prevent over-medication and ensure safe treatment. (Green Shoot Media photo) Most older adults take ...
Learn about essential tips for medication safety. Dr. Madeline Camejo, MS, PharmD., Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Angelica Berni, Director of Specialty Pharmacy and Clinical ...
When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication ...
Proper medication management is essential to maintain quality and patient safety in a healthcare organization. A key element of medication management is medication storage, which includes security, ...
How many bottles of unused or expired medication do you have in your medicine cabinet right now? Like leftover antibiotics or other prescriptions — or unused cold medicine or NSAIDs. So, when you have ...
The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. However, for caregivers, it can also bring unique challenges when it comes to managing medication schedules ...
Whether you’re settling into your 60s or heading into your ninth decade, you should be extra careful when taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines. And if you’re caring for older loved ones, ...