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The safest way to get rid of old medications

The safest way to get rid of old medications

October 20, 2026

Tags: medication safety, prescription drugs, Poison Prevention, medicine cabinet, environmental health, medication disposal, opioid safety, drug take back, family safety, expired medications, unused medications, over-the-counter medications, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24.

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Brand name or generic? Here’s what to know

August 12, 2025

Tags: dosage form, manufacturing standards, patent expiration, inactive ingredients, drug appearance, medicine affordability, prescription alternatives, generic or brand, generic medication, generic medicine, brand medication, brand name medication, brand medicine, brand name medicine, medicine cost savings, active ingredients, fda approval, bioequivalence, brand name, medication safety, generic drugs

Are generic medications really just as effective?

Grandparents need to be aware of this danger

Grandparents need to be aware of this danger

July 22, 2019

Tags: injury prevention coordinator, Advocate Children’s Hospital, medication safety, children and medications, injury prevention children

A recent poll suggests 72% of grandparents do this.

Are meds OK while breastfeeding?

Are meds OK while breastfeeding?

November 8, 2013

Tags: breastfeeding, Dr. Andrea Kane, medication safety, nursing, moms, medications, Advocate Medical Group

A new study offers guidance on what medications are safe for nursing moms.

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