As many as half of all Americans with chronic diseases like hypertension and depression don’t take their medications as prescribed. And more than 100,000 people die due to medication nonadherence each ...

Medications are an important component of health care, but each year their misuse results in over a million adverse drug events that lead to office and emergency room visits as well as ...

Patients with limited English proficiency at UCHealth may have access to prescription medication labels in their primary language. UCHealth launched a program in February that translates prescription ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has updated the label of the diabetes drug Ozempic to acknowledge reports of blocked intestines in some people using the medication. Ozempic and its sister drug, ...

Choosing medicine for a cold, flu, and other aches and pains can be overwhelming. Why is the drug aisle so confusing? "The problem is labels like 'extra strength,' 'maximum strength' or 'ultra ...

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

When it comes to bringing medications on a cruise, first-time cruisers often have questions around how to pack them and ...

Redesigning medication labels for intravenous medication bags could help prevent medication errors from happening in the operating room, according to a study in the Journal of Patient Safety. For the ...

Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...

For older adults, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a vital role in treating health conditions. They help ease symptoms and support overall well-being. To ensure the ...