The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has suggestions for making abbreviations clearer, too.

CNN: Don't be a victim of pharmacy errors

Vaida, executive vice president of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, a nonprofit group that seeks to reduce medication errors.

WSJ: Illnesses Fuel Scrutiny of Pharmacies

Moore, a senior scientist at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

WSJ: Searching for Side Effects

"We found that systems were in place for the safe management of medication, " the report said.

BBC: Eastbourne District General Hospital

In 2004, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel gave Intrinsa the thumbs down and called for larger, longer studies to ensure that the medication was safe, in addition to proving that it actually helped women's sex lives.

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Merck is conducting huge studies to prove that its current pain medication, Vioxx, and a next-generation pill, Arcoxia, are safe for the heart.

FORBES: The Heavy Weight Of Clinical Trials

This week the commission released tips for keeping your child safe in the hospital, noting that according to its figures, one in 15 hospitalized children is harmed by medication errors.

CNN: Nurses offer tips for surviving a hospital stay