2005

November/December

• Who’s looking out for your safety? The Joint Commission and you
• A change in Maalox
• Young children at risk for strangulation in hospitals
• Allergy alert: Soy in Benadryl Fastmelt

September/October

• How to dispose of patch medicines safely
• Always check your inhaler before use
• Has your medicine been in the news?
• Naturally Speaking: Side effects with kava

July/August

• The brand name of your medicine may be different in another country
• Hazard Alert: Recall of Children’s Tylenol products
• Finding the directions for over-the-counter medicines
• Proper insulin mixing
• Hot flashes from a heated patch

May/June

• Child resistant does not mean childproof
• Don’t miss the decimal point
• EpiPen is not like other pens
• Learn to read your prescription

March/April

• Pregnancy and chickenpox: Don’t get the vaccine by mistake!
• Inspect your prescriptions before leaving the pharmacy
• Don’t give children sedatives at home
• Double trouble: Amaryl and Reminyl mix-ups

January/February

• All brand name medicines are not the same
• Ask for legible prescriptions
• Throw away your old medicines safely
• Prescription labels aren’t just for the outer box
• Don’t reconnect tubes!