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Drugs and medications

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

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

4 questions you can ask to help avoid anesthesia malpractice in dental offices

4 questions you can ask to help avoid anesthesia malpractice in dental offices

Houston jury awarded huge verdict to plaintiffs in pediatric case

When nurses override medication warnings, it places patients at a higher risk

When nurses override medication warnings, it places patients at a higher risk

Hospital pharmacies are responsible for clearing medication orders

Surgical patients may require anticoagulation medications because of DVT risk

Surgical patients may require anticoagulation medications because of DVT risk

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can cause pulmonary embolism, death