Tag: drug side effects
Recent Drug Safety Communications and Medication Recalls: What You Need to Know in 2026
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
12/ 01
The FDA issued major drug safety updates in 2025, including new opioid risk labels, MRI requirements for Alzheimer’s drugs, and weight monitoring for ADHD meds. Know what’s changed and what to do next.
Why Healthcare Providers Weigh Risks vs Benefits of Medications
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
9/ 01
Healthcare providers weigh medication risks versus benefits to ensure treatments do more good than harm. This science-backed process considers disease severity, side effects, patient preferences, and real-world outcomes to guide safe, effective prescribing.