Learn how the U.S. drug supply chain uses serialization, electronic tracking, and verified partners to stop counterfeit medicines before they reach patients. The DSCSA system has cut fake drug incidents by 63% since 2015.
Learn how to measure children's medication doses safely at home using oral syringes, mL markings, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous errors. Essential guide for parents.
Learn how to properly reconcile your medications after hospital discharge to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers on what to ask, what to check, and how to stay safe.
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to FDA MedWatch-step by step, for patients and healthcare providers. Your report could help prevent harm to others.
Rifampin is essential for treating tuberculosis, but it interacts with dozens of medications, reducing their effectiveness. Learn how it affects birth control, HIV drugs, and liver function-and what you can do to stay safe.
Learn which asthma medications are safe during pregnancy, how to monitor your symptoms, and why controlling your asthma is critical for your baby's health. Evidence-based guidance for expectant mothers.
Opioids provide powerful pain relief but carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence follows, and overdose can happen even to experienced users. Learn why fentanyl is so deadly, how naloxone saves lives, and what really works for recovery.
Follow these five essential rules to take your medication safely and avoid dangerous errors. Learn how to confirm the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time-and what else you need to know to stay protected.
Learn how to spot safe, licensed online pharmacies and avoid dangerous fake ones. Use VIPPS, .pharmacy domains, and real verification tools to buy medication online without risk.
Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before it reaches patients. Learn what tests are required, why they matter, and how failures can lead to recalls, delays, and health risks.
