Tag: medication safety
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 29 2025 8Look-alike and sound-alike drug names cause thousands of medication errors each year - some fatal. Learn which common pairs are most dangerous, why current safety measures fall short, and what you can do to prevent them.
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REMS Programs Explained: How the FDA Manages High-Risk Medications
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 11 2025 20REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety systems for high-risk prescription drugs. They ensure benefits outweigh risks through certification, patient education, and monitoring-though they often cause delays and administrative burdens.
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