March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

ISMP targeted medication safety best practices 2024-2025 (Part II)

To reduce the risk of medication errors, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has developed Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals. These best practices aim to identify, inspire, and mobilize widespread adoption of consensus-based strategies addressing specific medication safety issues that continue to cause serious harm and fatalities in patients. . . .

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March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

Why reporting side effects matters: Understanding pharmacovigilance.

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

FDA initiates removal of ‘black box’ warnings from menopausal hormone replacement therapy products

Menopausal hormone therapies, also commonly referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are approved to provide relief from common menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, and symptoms due to changes to the vagina, vulva, and urinary tract caused by decreased estrogen. . . .

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March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

Do egg allergies still matter for vaccination decisions?

Health authorities and recent clinical evidence indicate that egg allergy should no longer be considered a routine concern when administering the most common vaccines, easing long-standing immunization precautions. . . .

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March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

Practical tips for management of polypharmacy

Polypharmacy, literally meaning “many medications,” is commonly defined as the regular use of five or more medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, traditional, or complementary products. . . .

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March 2026

Volume 12 - Issue 01

AWaRe classification of antibiotics, a tool to complement antibiotic stewardship policy

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