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Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors
People with low vision or hearing loss face dangerous risks when managing medications. Learn practical, proven strategies to prevent errors, from simple labeling tricks to tech tools-and what pharmacies must change.
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Learn how to check your name and medication on a prescription label to avoid dangerous errors. A simple 30-second step can prevent life-threatening mistakes at the pharmacy.
Published ON: 5 JanPeople with low vision or hearing loss face dangerous risks when managing medications. Learn practical, proven strategies to prevent errors, from simple labeling tricks to tech tools-and what pharmacies must change.
Published ON: 26 JanCertain seizure medications carry serious risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and developmental issues. Learn which drugs are safest, how they interact with birth control, and what steps to take before conceiving.
Published ON: 16 JanBlurred vision from medications is more common than you think. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot dangerous signs, and when to see a doctor before permanent damage occurs.
Published ON: 11 JanIVIVC lets pharmaceutical companies predict how a drug behaves in the body using lab-based dissolution tests, replacing costly and time-consuming human trials. When done right, it saves millions and speeds up generic drug approval.
Published ON: 22 Jan