Drugs and Medications Videos
- Ask the Pharmacist: Prescription Expiration Dates - July
An expert shares why keeping medication past its expiration date is dangerous and how to safely dispose of expired pills.
- Tips To: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet - July
As seasons change, you may find you need to discard expired medication. Here are some tips on how to safely do so.
- Ask the Pharmacist: Generic vs. Name Brand - July
Is generic medication just as safe and effective as the name brand kind? A pharmacist breaks down what you need to know.
- Myths and Facts: Prescription Safety - July
Is it okay to stop medication as soon as you feel better? Are antibiotics the best route to recovery?
- Countdown: Check These Before Taking New Prescription - July
The right medication can bring much needed relief, but it's important to ask these questions before taking any prescription drugs.
- Fluoroquinolones: Do The Risks Outweigh The Benefits?
When less-common bacterial infections are hard to treat, doctors often turn to antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. What are their risks and possible side effects?
- Changes in How New Drugs Are Tested
Janet Woodcock, MD, discusses the FDA’s new plans for evaluating new drugs.