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Drugs and medications

Did a Hospital's Medication Error Cause Your Loved One's Heart Attack?

Did a Hospital's Medication Error Cause Your Loved One's Heart Attack?

The deadly consequences of hospitals mishandling Plavix prescriptions.

Pharmacy Malpractice in Texas: All You Need to Know

Pharmacy Malpractice in Texas: All You Need to Know

What Legal Recourse Do Victims of Pharmacy Errors Have in Texas?

One state's investigation finds CVS errors in 20% of prescriptions

One state's investigation finds CVS errors in 20% of prescriptions

Pharmacist counseling is a safety net available to patients

Medication mix-up causes death of shoulder surgery patient

Medication mix-up causes death of shoulder surgery patient

Unlabeled syringes and medications endanger patient safety

Crisis center ignores signs of toxic lithium levels, cause brain damage in patient

Crisis center ignores signs of toxic lithium levels, cause brain damage in patient

With prompt diagnosis and treatment, lithium toxicity is usually reversible

Pitocin causes excessive contractions, brain injury in baby

Pitocin causes excessive contractions, brain injury in baby

Labor and delivery nurses keep doctor in the dark about concerning signs and findings

The nurse's role in medication safety

The nurse's role in medication safety

It takes more than administering a drug once it's ordered

Gabapentin linked to overdose deaths, medical malpractice

Gabapentin linked to overdose deaths, medical malpractice

Prescribers must provide proper medication, proper dose, and proper monitoring

Ativan and opioids are a risky duo

Ativan and opioids are a risky duo

Ativan manufacturer warns that the combination can cause respiratory arrest

Lawsuit alleges Walgreens pharmacist gave man wrong prescription drug

Lawsuit alleges Walgreens pharmacist gave man wrong prescription drug

Learn four easy tips to improve your medication safety