Would it surprise you to know that nearly one in six nursing home residents takes the most dangerous drug in America? That drug is Coumadin, generically known as Warfarin. It affects the clotting time of blood, thinning the blood to prevent blood clots that could cause strokes by heart attacks or pulmonary embolism. This statistic […]
What is the difference between generic versus brand name drugs? The difference between generic and brand name prescription drugs is the inactive ingredients. These may include color, shape, taste, preservatives and packaging. Both generic and brand name drugs must contain the same active ingredients, dosage form, concentration, and route of administration. How can you find […]
After hospitalization, Mr. Jones was prescribed a blood-thinning medication called Coumadin. He picked up his new prescription at the neighborhood pharmacy on the way home. When he opened his new prescription, a slew of papers spilled from the envelope. Annoyed, he threw them in the trash, not noticing the prescription strength was different from […]
Medical errors and negligence in health care, such as prescription mix-ups, surgery on the wrong body part, and infections, often go unreported by patients each year. But a new federal initiative proposed by the Obama administration plans to address this growing problem. According to a recent New York Times article, consumers will be able to […]