Tag: medication safety
Medication Safety at Home: Setting Up a No-Mistake System
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Feb 10 2026
Set up a no-mistake medication system at home with simple steps: keep an updated list, choose the right tools, involve caregivers, and avoid common pitfalls. Reduce errors, prevent hospital visits, and take control of your health.
Adverse Drug Events: What They Are, How They Happen, and How to Stop Them
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Jan 19 2026
Adverse drug events cause over a million ER visits and 125,000 hospitalizations each year in the U.S. Learn what they are, which drugs are most dangerous, and proven ways to prevent them before harm occurs.
Prescription Writing Errors and How to Catch Them as a Patient
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Jan 17 2026
Prescription errors are common and dangerous, but patients can catch them. Learn the 7 key things to check on every prescription, red flags to watch for, and simple questions to ask to avoid harmful mistakes.
Organizing Your Medications: Best Pill Organizers and Tracking Methods for Safety
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Nov 20 2025
Learn how to organize your medications with simple pill organizers, digital dispensers, and tracking apps to improve safety and adherence. Find the right system for your needs and avoid dangerous mistakes.
How Medicines Work and When Medications Are Safe to Use
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Nov 13 2025
Learn how medicines interact with your body at a molecular level and why understanding their mechanism is key to using them safely. From SSRIs to warfarin, know what to watch for and how to avoid dangerous side effects.
