Injuries have been reported here at home, in the United Kingdom and even in Australia.
Hopefully, you have not been injured. But please be very careful with this product.
Medication Errors on the Rise, but
They Can Be Prevented
Medication errors occur
when a mistake is made in prescribing, dispensing or taking a drug. These
errors are surprisingly common in America and are on the rise, as an
estimated four out of every five adults use prescription medicines,
over-the-counter drugs or dietary supplements during any given week.
Medication errors can cause serious injuries and even death. And something
else you should know: Medication errors are preventable.
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BY THE NUMBERS
1.5 Million
The number of
preventable medication errors estimated to occur each year, according to a
2007 report from the Institute of Medicine.
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VIDEO BOOKMARK
Medication Safety
Starts with YOU (and a List)
Why is an up-to-date,
shared medication list so important to preventing medication errors? This doc
shows you!
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MEDICINE MISTAKES DOUBLE AT HOME
The rate of serious
medication errors that occur at home doubled from 2000 to 2012, a new study
finds.
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