Over The Counter
This medication can result in internal bleeding and regular use can be detrimental to your kidney health
What is OTC Pain Relievers?
This drug is used to help heroin addicts with withdrawal symptoms
What is methadone?
This is the cause of almost 75% of medication errors
What are distractions?
This location is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and allows for medications to be dropped off
What is a drop-off kiosk?
This medication has an increased risk of gut infections and decreases the body's natural ability to absorb nutrients
What is heartburn medication?
This drug is a strong pain reliever, and can cause cardiovascular disease
What is oxycodone?
This mistake happens when medications may not be available, and substitutions are made for similar drug
What are distortions?
This event is held in fall and spring by DEA sponsors
This medication can lead to dependence and addiction, and long term use can lead to paranoia or aggression
What is mental health medications?
This medication is used as a cough suppressant and can lead to depressed respiration and severe liver damage
What is hydrocodone?
This is the reason pharmacists may make a best guess on a medication name or dosage
What is illegible writing?
This is an option that provides pre-paid mailers for unwanted medications
What is mail-back?
This medication can lead to irregular heartbeats
What is cold medicine?
This medication is used to treat severe pain, usually after surgery, and misuse can lead to brain damage or death
What is fentanyl?
This error occurs when a medication consult doesn't happen, or there is a lack of screening for interactions with a patient's current medications
What is omission?
This is the proper way to dispose of medications by using a sealed bag or container
What is home disposal?
This is the cause of more than half the drug overdoses in the US each year
What is prescription drug misuse?
This drug is similar to morphine, but 50-100 times more potent
What is fentanyl?
These errors are one of the most common medical errors, harming at least 1.5 million people every year
What are medication errors?
This can be used to mix with drugs when disposing of them at home
What is coffee grounds or cat litter?