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Fatal Drugs, Uneducated Patients
U.S. News & World Report, DC - July 30, 2008
Many of the deaths involved a mix of alcohol and drugs, which has led some of the coverage to refer to drug abusers.
That's wrongheaded...
Common Medication Mistakes YOU Can Avoid
Pharmacy Foundation of California
If you are like most medication users, you probably don't even realize that doing these things can cause significant harm to you and your family...
Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
Forbes, NY - Jun 19, 2008
While the Medco data shows, unsurprisingly, that seniors have the highest prevalence of chronic medication use, younger generations are catching up...
Some Herbs, Foods and Drugs Just Don't MixHolisticOnline.com
Many people have the mistaken notion that, being natural,
all herbs and foods are safe. This is not so. Very often, herbs and foods may interact
with medications you normally take that result in serious side reactions...
Experts: Patients should read the script
Carroll County Times (subscription), MD - Jun 21, 2008
The number of people getting written information on their medication has increased, but only 6 percent of people reported getting oral counseling at a...
Globe and Mail, Canada - Jun 3, 2008
"Bad
things can happen when patients take medication," said Peter Zed, an
associate professor at Dalhousie University and lead author of the
study published ...
Medications A BIG Problem in Emergencies
Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality
What wouold happen to you and your family if an emergency occurred and you couldn't tell anyone what medications you take? Prevent this from happening by maintaining a current "pill card"...
"Over the Counter" Doesn't Always Mean "Safe"
Focus on Healthy Aging - May, 2007
The search for pain relief is often complicated by the fact that the
side effects of non-prescription drugs may be worse than the pain they
relieve, particularly when taken with certain prescription drugs.
Some Medications Potentially Inappropriate for the Elderly
Toxic effects of medications and drug-related problems can have profound medical and safety consequences for older adults...
View the 2008 PFC Pharmacy Film Festival Winning EntriesMay 19, 2008
During Outlook 2008, the Pharmacy Foundation of California held the first ever CA Pharmacy Film Festival. The competition's first, second, and third place entries are now able to be viewed online...
New Medication Errors CEMay 18, 2008 The Pharmacy Foundation of California announces the availability of a new online CE program about medication errors... PFC Honors AARP & Sylester Flowers
Press Release - Feb 8, 2008
Pharmacy Foundation of California Acknowledges Efforts to Ensure Access to Safe and Effective Medication Therapies... Drugs, danger walk a thin line
Los Angeles Times, CA - Feb 1, 2008
"People have a false sense of security," says Michael Negrete, chief executive of the Pharmacy Foundation of California. "They think, 'I see it on TV all ... | |
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