Tag: drug safety

July 21, 2026

How to Prepare Unused Medications for Take-Back Events: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Learn how to prepare unused medications for take-back events safely and efficiently. Covers what to bring, how to package, common mistakes, and regional differences.

Thalidomide and Teratogenic Medications: History and Lessons

by Casper Thornebridge

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Thalidomide caused thousands of birth defects in the 1950s, leading to global drug safety reforms. Today, it's still used under strict controls for cancer and leprosy - a stark lesson in how one drug can be both a tragedy and a treatment.