Safe Pharmacy

09/04/2026

A new mRNA-based flu vaccine has been approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

mFIusiva is intended for the prevention of influenza virus subtypes A and B and is intended for patients 50 years and older.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/r0Pv50ZHs9J

09/01/2026

🫶 September is National Recovery Month 🫂

With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Learn more and find resources on SAMHSA's website. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Fb4G50ZGi1C

08/31/2026

💜 Today is the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

We honor the dedication of those who have worked to for over 25 years, while standing with everyone affected by substance misuse.

👉 Learn more and find resources at overdoseday.com.

International Overdose Awareness Day

08/27/2026

The 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) has been published by SAMHSA.

This survey presents a detailed account of Americans’ experiences with substance use and misuse. Survey results include:

3.4 million people ages 26 years and older reported having an opioid use disorder (OUD).
This number has decreased compared to 2021 (4.6 million people).

Read the report to learn more about substance misuse and the treatments available. 🔗 https://ow.ly/zoX150ZEONj

08/25/2026

The White House has declared August as National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month.

The proclamation pledges commitment to continue addressing addiction and highlights the passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act.

Read more: https://ow.ly/pJes50ZFjh5

08/21/2026

Researchers have found that most illicit online pharmacies accept cryptocurrency payments, a characteristic that can serve as a red flag for consumers. 🚩💵🌐

Only buy medication online from verified, legitimate websites that comply with patient safety and pharmacy practice standards or applicable laws. Verify before you buy using our Safe Site Search Tool: safe.pharmacy/buy-safely

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

🦠 In the first 6 months of 2026, the number of confirmed measles cases recorded in the US surpassed the 2025 total.

January-June 2026: 2,302 cases
January-December 2025: 2,289 cases

Read about the measles outbreak and how to protect yourself and your family on CDC's website. 🔗 https://ow.ly/5ENH50ZAHiI

08/17/2026

A new SAMHSA guide offers help for families supporting a loved one with a mental health or substance use condition while also protecting their own well-being. 🫂🫶

Topics include school accommodations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rules, crisis planning, and family peer support networks.

The guide emphasizes that recovery isn’t just an individual journey but one that affects, and can be supported by, the whole family. Check out the guide and share it with your loved ones today: https://ow.ly/JgQp50ZyfsN

08/12/2026

A warning was issued by America's Poison Centers that illnesses linked to kratom and its concentrated derivative, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), are rising sharply. Both substances act like opioids and are sold unregulated as powders, teas, capsules, and liquids, with common symptoms including rapid heart rate, breathing trouble, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

Among people exposed to kratom or kratom derivatives alone, 44.5% suffered serious health problems and 25.9% were hospitalized, while 38.8% of 7-OH cases were serious and 20.5% required hospitalization.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved to restrict access to 7-OH, specifically due to its heightened risks. Avoid 7-OH products, keep herbal supplements away from children and pets, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, and report adverse reactions to Poison Control at 1-800/222-1222.

Read the warning: https://ow.ly/ixhj50ZyeUB