Hypertension Patients Often Given Medications Which Raise Their Blood Pressure Even Higher: Study
Nearly 20% of hypertension patients are prescribed drugs which may raise their blood pressure even further, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Prescription Mistake
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FDA Workshop To Discuss Uniform Prescriber Education Requirements for Opioids
The FDA is holding a workshop to discuss uniform mandatory prescribing requirements for opioids, in hopes of combatting rising numbers of opioid-related deaths and abuse.
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Prescribing Program after Surgery May Help Reduce Opioid Prescriptions: Study
A new study shows guided prescription guidelines are effective at preventing unnecessary opioid painkiller prescribing.
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ISMP Issues Analysis, Recommendations On Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors
The ISMP has released a report on common COVID-19 administration errors and the recommendations they believe will help health care professionals avoid those mistakes.
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Lingering Problems With Sterile Compounded Drug Manufacturing Found in ISMP Survey
A new survey finds many compounding pharmacies still make dispensing errors despite stringent improvements and requirements put in place over the last several years.
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ISMP Warns Of Medication Errors Linked To COVID-19 Response
A new ISMP report warns of certain medication errors which appear to be linked to the rush to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hubble Contact Lens Subscription Service May Pose Serious Eye Risks: Report
A new report raises concerns about the legality of Hubble contact lenses and whether they are a health risk for consumers.
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Nexium, Other Heartburn Drugs, Often Inappropriately Prescribed, Study Warns
A new study reveals that 70% of heartburn drug prescriptions to prevent surgical gastric bleeding are inappropriate.
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New International Best Practices Guidelines Seek To Reduce Medication Errors
New international guidelines seek to prevent some common and often fatal medication errors.
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New Fentanyl Restrictions Call For Closer Monitoring Of Overdoses, Adverse Events
The FDA is putting in place new rules on prescribing fast-acting forms of fentanyl in an effort to prevent overdoses, adverse events and misuse.
