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|  |  | Strike Out Medication Errors at PFC's Annual Bowl-A-Thon
Press Release - Sep 19, 2008
The Pharmacy Foundation of California is inviting individuals to participate in its second annual bowl-a-thon to be held in Anaheim, CA on Friday February 20 at Outlook 2009. Funds raised from
this event will support PFC’s efforts to provide consumers with the knowledge
and tools they need to safely use their medications. Space is limited, so register today by visiting www.pfc.dojiggy.com.
Guidelines Released for 2009 Film FestivalPress Release - Sep 4, 2008
The Pharmacy Foundation of California announced today that the theme for its 2009 Pharmacy Film Festival will be "helping patients and caregivers recognize unsafe medication practices and their associated risks." The festival will be held on February 21 at Outlook 2009 in Anaheim, CA. Individuals interested in submitting films should click here. The winning videos from the 2008 competition can be viewed here.
New Report Brings Exposure to a Growing Problem...
MarketWatch - July 30, 2008
While many studies and articles have been published on "medication errors," this study is different because of the focus on mistakes in the home ...
Fatal Drugs, Uneducated Patients
U.S. News & World Report, DC - July 30, 2008
Many of the deaths involved a mix of alcohol and drugs, which has led some of the coverage to refer to drug abusers.
That's wrongheaded...
Some Herbs, Foods and Drugs Just Don't MixHolisticOnline.com
Many people have the mistaken notion that, being natural,
all herbs and foods are safe. This is not so. Very often, herbs and foods may interact
with medications you normally take that result in serious side reactions...
More than 1 in 9 ER visits medication-related
Globe and Mail, Canada - Jun 3, 2008
"Bad
things can happen when patients take medication," said Peter Zed, an
associate professor at Dalhousie University and lead author of the
study published ...
Medications A BIG Problem in Emergencies
Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality
What wouold happen to you and your family if an emergency occurred and you couldn't tell anyone what medications you take? Prevent this from happening by maintaining a current "pill card"...
"Over-the-Counter" Doesn't Always Mean "Safe"
Focus on Healthy Aging - May, 2007
The search for pain relief is often complicated by the fact that the
side effects of non-prescription drugs may be worse than the pain they
relieve, particularly when taken with certain prescription drugs.
Some Medications Potentially Inappropriate for the Elderly
Toxic effects of medications and drug-related problems can have profound medical and safety consequences for older adults...
FREE CE on Medication ErrorsMay 18, 2008The Pharmacy Foundation of California announces the availability of a new online CE program about medication errors... PFC Honors AARP & Sylester Flowers
Press Release - Feb 8, 2008
Pharmacy Foundation of California Acknowledges Efforts to Ensure Access to Safe and Effective Medication Therapies... Drugs, danger walk a thin line
Los Angeles Times, CA - Feb 1, 2008
"People have a false sense of security," says Michael Negrete, chief executive of the Pharmacy Foundation of California. "They think, 'I see it on TV all ... | |
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