Watch Our for Supplement Brand Name Extensions
January 2016
Look-alike/sound-alike errors with OTC supplements can harm patients...but you can prevent mix-ups.
Some patients may think supplements are always safe since they're sold without a prescription. But we know supplements can cause side effects, drug interactions, etc.
Ensure patients are picking up the intended supplement, especially if they're using "high-alert" medications...warfarin, insulin, digoxin, methotrexate, opioids, etc.
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