Patients put their trust in medical professionals, day in and day out. They trust that their medications are properly prescribed for their needs. Far too often, however, a patient will suffer an adverse reaction to prescribed medications. While these errors should be caught early on, it helps for a patient to double check what they’re […]
Given the hectic pace of everyday life, most of us come to appreciate those little things that can save us an extra trip or spare us a few extra minutes. For instance, many people now pay their bills exclusively on their tablet computers or smartphones, avoiding the need to write out a check and drive […]
Last time, we discussed how the go-to treatment of choice for many people coping with a particularly nasty cold or the flu is over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen, which is effective in reducing both fever and pain. We also discussed how cold and flu sufferers need to exercise care when using these types of medications, as […]
Even though the holidays are officially over, we still have a very long winter season ahead of us. Indeed, much of the nation still has to contend with several months of falling snow and frigid temperatures. This is not to mention the health concerns that typically arise during this time of the year, including colds […]
One of the hardest times for any parent is when their child comes down with some sort of illness that leaves them feeling sick and uncomfortable or, even worse, in pain. Understandably, parents want to do everything in their power to help their children feel better, including giving them the necessary medications. According to a […]
All this week, we’ve been discussing what pharmacies can and should do to protect patients from the dangers posed by medication errors involving the wrong drug, wrong dosage and even the wrong patient. While it may be tempting to dismiss the dangers posed by medication errors, consider that the Food and Drug Administration’s MedWatch Program, […]
Today, our blog will continue exploring the myriad ways in which prescription errors are committed by pharmacy staff — techs and pharmacists — and the steps that many establishments are now implementing to rectify this problem. How do errors occur during the pill dispensing process? In general, a tech will compare the unique identification number […]
Our blog has devoted considerable time to discussing medication errors, including steps that patients can take to protect themselves from being victimized. In keeping with this theme, our blog will now examine some of the more common ways in which pharmacy staff commit prescription errors and the steps that many pharmacies are now taking to […]
While people understand and appreciate that medication errors can happen, the majority nevertheless dismiss this danger, thinking that no such mistake could ever be made at their trusted neighborhood pharmacy or that they are too diligent to ever fall victim to such a medical mistake. While this viewpoint is perhaps not altogether unsurprising, it’s nevertheless […]
Back in 2004, the Drug Enforcement Administration asked both the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration to grant their respective — and required — approvals for reclassifying hydrocodone combination painkillers such as Vicodin and Lortab from Schedule III to Schedule II drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. According to […]
