Medicine(s) safety
- Thread starter Timlo
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It would help us to decide what the correct word/expression is if you tell us what you mean and in what context you want to use it.
You should use the singular in that sentence.
Not necessarily. "Medicines safety" is a standard phrase in the world of medicines safety and regulation. We don't know who the sentence "You can win a hundred dollars by conpleting a survey on medicines safety communications." is aimed at. I can't understand the intended situation here. Medicines safety communications go to healthcare professionals - doctors and pharmacists. I can't imagine any of those wasting time on a survey for the chance to win a prize of $100. My hourly rate was more than that.
Which is why I surmised that it was aimed at the public, and refers to safety notices issued with medicines. But you're right - without further context it's impossible to be certain.
If indeed it was aimed at the public, the questions would probably be general and concern more than one medication. I'd expect medicines'—i.e., the plural possessive.