Tag: drug safety
Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List
Some medications are so dangerous they must be flushed down the toilet - not thrown in the trash. The FDA's flush list includes fentanyl, oxymorphone, and other high-risk drugs that can kill with one dose. Know which ones to flush, and how to safely dispose of the rest.
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Medication Recalls: What Patients Should Do Immediately
If your medication is recalled, don't panic or stop taking it. Learn the exact steps to check your lot number, contact your pharmacist, safely dispose of pills, and report side effects-without risking your health.
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