Medication Safety: Avoid Common Mistakes and Stay Safe | Ask the Doc: No Appointment Needed

Dr. Madeline Camejo, MS, PharmD., Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Angelica Berni, Director of Specialty Pharmacy and Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Baptist Health South Florida, discuss essential tips for medication safety.

Learn how to properly dispose of medications, understand the risks of mixing medications, and discover which fruits to avoid while taking certain medications.
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0:00 Medication Safety
1:48 Protections Against Receiving Wrong Medications
3:34 Getting Deals and Discounts on Prescriptions
8:09 How to Dispose of Expired and Unused Prescriptions
11:49 Ensuring Safety When Handling Medication for Multiple People
14:38 Understanding Polypharmacy
18:33 Foods Not To Have With Medications
20:52 Communication with Chain Pharmasists
22:59 How to Safely Mix Medications
24:40 Is it better to Take More Medications When Sick