Tag: Drug labels

According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance is a significant global health threat, largely driven by the inappropriate use of antibiotics. A key measure in some regions to combat this issue is the use of a red line on medication strips, which indicates a **red label drug** that can only be dispensed on a valid doctor's prescription.

Over 400 medications currently carry a boxed warning from the FDA. A **black box warning** is the most serious safety alert for a drug, signaling potentially severe or life-threatening risks that must be carefully considered before use.