Understanding what factors influence how a drug works in the body can aid in safer administration. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits in the U.S. caused by adverse drug events each year, patient … Continued

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