Tag: Drug Safety

“The Complexities Of Medical Marijuana In The Workplace” #Safety #RX

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by Laurie Weinstein  | Akerman LLP - HR Defense With the growing list of states legalizing marijuana, are workplace drug policies up in smoke? As the new year begins, Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota join the growing list of states that have legalized medical marijuana. Currently, 28 states* and Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana use for certain medicinal … Continue reading “The Complexities Of Medical Marijuana In The Workplace” #Safety #RX

Children’s Tylenol recall: Parents wonder what to do

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Anxious parents are preparing to call doctors Monday morning and scouring the Internet for information after an enormous recall of over-the-counter liquid medications for infants and children that was announced abruptly on Friday evening. The recall affects all unexpired lots of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl formulated for youngsters — more than 43 liquid products … Continue reading Children’s Tylenol recall: Parents wonder what to do

FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative that Targets Preventable Harm from Medication Use – Agency also releases drug dosage guidance for measuring devices included with OTC medications

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the Safe Use Initiative, a program aimed at reducing the likelihood of preventable harm from medication use. “Too many people suffer unnecessary injuries from avoidable medication misuse, errors and other problems. The FDA is launching the Safe Use Initiative to develop targeted solutions for reducing these injuries,” … Continue reading FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative that Targets Preventable Harm from Medication Use – Agency also releases drug dosage guidance for measuring devices included with OTC medications