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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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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, […]

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 […]

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) are drugs that can alter the human body and the way it functions. Many of these drugs, when taken in the correct dosage and used with a doctor’s supervision, can be used to treat medical disorders. However, misuse of PEDs can cause long lasting and irreversible damage. PEDs are often misused […]

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription, but you may still want to consult a health care professional before you use them if you have underlying health conditions. It is important to […]