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Metformin, Zantac, Losartan and other ARBs

Information about Nitrosamine Impurities in Medications

Safely dispose of unused medicine

Disposal of Unused Medicines

Learn how to dispose of unused or expired drugs

Medication Guide

Medication Guides

Information on proper drug use, safety, and storage

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BeSafeRx

Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information

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Biosimilars Basics for PatientsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Using Fat-Dissolving Injections That Are Not FDA Approved Can Be HarmfulBuying & Using Medicine Safely
What You Should Know about Eye DropsBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Frequently Asked Questions about Labeling for Prescription MedicinesApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety, FAQs on Popular Topics
Tainted Sexual Enhancement ProductsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Finding and Learning about Side Effects (adverse reactions)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Understanding the Silent KillerBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Heartburn TreatmentBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Find Information about a DrugBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Medication Guides Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
MedlinePlus: Drugs (NIH)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
DailyMed (NIH)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDALabelApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Trials SnapshotsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drugs@FDAApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drugs with Approved Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Index to Drug-Specific InformationApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Updates and Press Announcements on NDMA in MetforminApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not useApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Updates and Press Announcements on Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Recalls (Valsartan, Losartan, and Irbesartan)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Updates and Press Announcements on NDMA in Zantac (ranitidine)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug RecallsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Safety and AvailabilityApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA warns about serious problems with high doses of the allergy medicine diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
New Molecular Entity and New Therapeutic Biological Product ApprovalsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
CDER Patient-Focused Drug DevelopmentPatient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
Externally-led Patient-Focused Drug Development MeetingsPatient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
FDA-led Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) Public MeetingsPatient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
Approved Drugs: Questions and AnswersFAQs on Popular Topics
Dietary SupplementsFAQs on Popular Topics
Generic Drugs: Questions & AnswersFAQs on Popular Topics
Homeopathic ProductsFAQs on Popular Topics
Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter (OTC) DrugsFAQs on Popular Topics
Side EffectsFAQs on Popular Topics
Questions and Answers for Cialis (tadalafil)FAQs on Popular Topics
Questions and Answers: NDMA impurities in metformin productsFAQs on Popular Topics
BeSafeRX: Know Your Online PharmacyBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Counterfeit MedicineBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Medication Health FraudBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Antibiotics and Antibiotic ResistanceBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Generic DrugsBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Understanding Over-the-Counter MedicinesBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers Safe Disposal of MedicinesBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Needles and Other Sharps (Safe Disposal Outside of Health Care Settings)Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Don't Be Tempted to Use Expired MedicinesBuying & Using Medicine Safely
Report a Serious Reaction to MedicationApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Consumer UpdatesUsing Medicine Safely
FDA BasicsFAQs on Popular Topics
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should KnowUsing Medicine Safely
Expanded Access (sometimes called "Compassionate Use")Using Medicine Safely
Drug Safety CommunicationsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Alerts and StatementsApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Safety PodcastApproval, labeling, side effects, and safety

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