Tag: adverse drug events
What Is Medication Safety and Why It Matters for Every Patient
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
15/ 01
Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from preventable drug mistakes, knowing how to protect yourself is critical.
Pharmacist-Led Substitution Programs: How They Work and Why They Reduce Hospital Readmissions
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
10/ 12
Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut hospital readmissions by 11% and reduce adverse drug events by 49%. Learn how these evidence-based services work, why they’re more effective than doctor-only models, and how they’re changing patient safety nationwide.