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There are many types of medications that should be taken daily or multiple times a day. This can make it more likely to forget a dose. If you ever miss a medication dose, always check on the next steps to take with your health care provider or pharmacist. Below are some general guidelines and tips […]

The “Five Rights” of medication safety are guidelines developed by the National Academy of Medicine to help reduce medication errors. Following these rights will help you and your healthcare provider ensure you’re using your medications correctly. Here’s how service members can follow the Five Rights: Right Patient Confirm Identity: Always make sure any medication prescribed […]

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People diagnosed with anxiety and depression may receive mental health counseling and/or medication from their provider. Prescribed medications for anxiety and depression may be used to help a person manage the symptoms of their diagnosis, while mental health counseling may provide the psychological framework to help evolve thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is important to […]

A drug recall occurs when a drug company warns patients about a potential health risk of a drug or chooses to remove a drug from the market. If a drug is being recalled, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully oversees the drug company’s recall plan. All recalls are posted weekly on the FDA’s enforcement […]

Prescription drug misuse or abuse is the use of a medicine in a way not intended by the doctor that prescribed the medication. Prescription drug misuse is common in children aged 12 and above. These children may get addicted to painkillers, sedatives, or stimulants. These can have significant and far-reaching effects on childhood medical costs, […]

Service members taking prescription drugs must be on constant alert to keep medications away from young children (0–6 years). They may be prescribed opioids, sedatives, and stimulants and these drugs can have serious health consequences if taken by children accidentally. Regardless of the type of drug, all medications should be out of reach of children. […]

After you receive a new prescription, the first thing you should do is check the label to make sure you are taking the medicine as intended. Prescription labels contain a lot of useful information. Depending on what pharmacy you use, the label may look slightly different, but most prescription labels list the same information. Use […]

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications because they contain the same active ingredients and work in the same way as their brand name counterparts. These drugs provide the same clinical benefits and are very similar to brand names with respect to their quality, the recommended dosage, their strength and how they are […]