Tag: medication safety

5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions

By : Archer Hamilton
Date : Feb 4 2026

Learn the key questions to ask your pharmacist about medication interactions to stay safe. Avoid dangerous side effects and ensure your meds work properly with these expert tips.

Crushing Tablets and Splitting Pills: What’s Safe and What’s Not

By : Archer Hamilton
Date : Jan 22 2026

Crushing or splitting pills can save money-but it can also be dangerous. Learn which medications are safe to alter, which are deadly to crush, and how to do it safely if you must.

How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use

By : Archer Hamilton
Date : Jan 3 2026

Learn how medicines actually work in your body and why understanding their mechanism of action is the key to using them safely. Real examples, practical tips, and science-backed insights to help you avoid dangerous side effects.

Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors

By : Archer Hamilton
Date : Jan 1 2026

Medication errors are dangerously common for people with low vision or hearing loss. Learn practical, proven steps to identify pills, avoid mistakes, and demand safer labeling from pharmacies.

Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety

By : Archer Hamilton
Date : Nov 14 2025

Many dangerous drug interactions aren't found until after a medication is widely used. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks, why clinical trials miss them, and what you can do to stay safe.