Tag: medication safety

25 December 2025 10 Comments Tessa Marley

Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What They Really Think

Pharmacists regularly substitute brand-name drugs with generics to cut costs, but patient skepticism, lack of doctor communication, and risks with certain medications make this practice far more complex than it seems.

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10 December 2025 8 Comments Tessa Marley

How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in Pharmacy: A Practical Guide for Pharmacists

Look-alike packaging in pharmacies causes thousands of medication errors each year. Learn how physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning can stop these errors before they harm patients.

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19 November 2025 10 Comments Tessa Marley

How to Read OTC Children’s Medication Labels by Weight and Age

Learn how to safely dose OTC children's medicine using weight and age. Avoid common mistakes with acetaminophen and ibuprofen, understand label symbols, and prevent dangerous overdoses.

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