Pharmacovigilance Strategies
Coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 1960s during the development of their Program for International Drug Monitoring,
“Among the top 10 leading causes of death globally” World Health Organization 2023
WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm
Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions: A Focus on Drug Interactions
“Adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.” FDA 2018 Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions:

Truth #1 Stop Treating Symptoms, Start Treating Patients: A Call for Patient-Centered Care and Co-Responsibility.
From The eBook “13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”

Truth #2 Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering for Better Care.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #2: Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering
for Better Care.

Truth #3 Sources How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #3: How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.

Truth #5 Sources How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #5: How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.

Truth #6 Sources Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #6: Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.

Truth #7 Sources The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #7: The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.

Truth #8 Sources How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #8: How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.

Truth #9 Sources The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #9: The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.

Truth #10 Sources What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #10: What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).
Pharmacovigilance Strategies
Coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 1960s during the development of their Program for International Drug Monitoring,
“Among the top 10 leading causes of death globally” World Health Organization 2023
WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm
Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions: A Focus on Drug Interactions
“Adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.” FDA 2018 Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions:

Truth #1 Stop Treating Symptoms, Start Treating Patients: A Call for Patient-Centered Care and Co-Responsibility.
From The eBook “13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”

Truth #2 Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering for Better Care.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #2: Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering
for Better Care.

Truth #3 Sources How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #3: How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.

Truth #5 Sources How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #5: How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.

Truth #6 Sources Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #6: Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.

Truth #7 Sources The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #7: The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.

Truth #8 Sources How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #8: How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.

Truth #9 Sources The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #9: The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.

Truth #10 Sources What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #10: What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).
Pharmacovigilance Strategies
Coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 1960s during the development of their Program for International Drug Monitoring,
Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions: A Focus on Drug Interactions
“Adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.” FDA 2018 Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions:

Truth #1 Stop Treating Symptoms, Start Treating Patients: A Call for Patient-Centered Care and Co-Responsibility.
From The eBook “13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”

Truth #2 Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering for Better Care.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #2: Understanding Doctors’ Pressures: Partnering
for Better Care.

Truth #3 Sources How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #3: How Your Medications May Be Interacting Without You Knowing.

Truth #5 Sources How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #5: How Medications May Be Stressing Your Vital Organs.

Truth #6 Sources Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #6: Why ‘Inactive’ Ingredients Might Not Be Harmless.

Truth #7 Sources The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #7: The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse and Superbugs.

Truth #8 Sources How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #8: How Insurance and Big Pharma Shape Your Prescriptions.

Truth #9 Sources The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #9: The Risks of Overseas Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Medications.

Truth #10 Sources What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #10: What Your Medication Leaflet Doesn’t Say (and Why It Matters).

Truth #11 Sources Our Independent Pharmacist: A Hidden Healthcare Ally.
“13 Medication Truths Doctors Can’t Always Tell You”, Truth #11: Our Independent Pharmacist: A Hidden Healthcare Ally.