Tag: medication safety
Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Age-Related Risks and Benefits
Caspian Mortensen Jan, 24 2026 5Elderly patients switching to generics face unique risks due to aging physiology and polypharmacy. Learn when generics are safe, which drugs need caution, and how to monitor for side effects after a switch.
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Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 29 2025 8Look-alike and sound-alike drug names cause thousands of medication errors each year - some fatal. Learn which common pairs are most dangerous, why current safety measures fall short, and what you can do to prevent them.
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REMS Programs Explained: How the FDA Manages High-Risk Medications
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 11 2025 20REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety systems for high-risk prescription drugs. They ensure benefits outweigh risks through certification, patient education, and monitoring-though they often cause delays and administrative burdens.
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