Medication Safety in NCD Care Preventing Harm Beyond the Prescription

September 9, 2026
MS. B Aishwarya

Medication safety for NCD patients extends beyond prescribing to reconciliation, dispensing, understanding, adherence, monitoring and follow-up. Polypharmacy, transitions of care, communication gaps and changing health conditions can cause preventable harm. Safer care requires teamwork among healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers, supported by technology, training, audits and a strong safety culture.

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