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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 Patients Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Using Fat-Dissolving Injections That Are Not FDA Approved Can Be Harmful Buying & Using Medicine Safely
What You Should Know about Eye Drops Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Frequently Asked Questions about Labeling for Prescription Medicines Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety, FAQs on Popular Topics
Tainted Sexual Enhancement Products Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Finding and Learning about Side Effects (adverse reactions) Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Understanding the Silent Killer Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19 Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Heartburn Treatment Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Find Information about a Drug Buying & 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
FDALabel Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Trials Snapshots Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drugs@FDA Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drugs with Approved Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Index to Drug-Specific Information Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Updates and Press Announcements on NDMA in Metformin Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use Approval, 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 Recalls Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Safety and Availability Approval, 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 Approvals Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
CDER Patient-Focused Drug Development Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
Externally-led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meetings Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
FDA-led Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) Public Meetings Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
Approved Drugs: Questions and Answers FAQs on Popular Topics
Dietary Supplements FAQs on Popular Topics
Generic Drugs: Questions & Answers FAQs on Popular Topics
Homeopathic Products FAQs on Popular Topics
Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs FAQs on Popular Topics
Side Effects FAQs on Popular Topics
Questions and Answers for Cialis (tadalafil) FAQs on Popular Topics
Questions and Answers: NDMA impurities in metformin products FAQs on Popular Topics
Q&A for Consumers | Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19 FAQs on Popular Topics
BeSafeRX: Know Your Online Pharmacy Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Quick Tips for Buying Medicines Over the Internet Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Counterfeit Medicine Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Medication Health Fraud Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Generic Drugs Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers Safe Disposal of Medicines Buying & 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 Medicines Buying & Using Medicine Safely
Report a Serious Reaction to Medication Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
FDA Consumer Updates Using Medicine Safely
FDA Basics FAQs on Popular Topics
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know Using Medicine Safely
Expanded Access (sometimes called "Compassionate Use") Using Medicine Safely
Drug Safety Communications Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Alerts and Statements Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety
Drug Safety Podcast Approval, labeling, side effects, and safety

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