Category: Medications - Page 3
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Packaging and Labeling: How to Verify the Authenticity of Generic Medicines
Learn how to verify the authenticity of generic medicines by checking packaging, using UV lights, and understanding spectroscopy tools. Protect yourself and others from counterfeit drugs.
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FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What You Need to Know Before Taking High-Risk Medications
Boxed warnings on prescription drugs signal serious risks-but they don't mean avoid the medication. Learn what they mean, how to stay safe, and what questions to ask your doctor.
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Verifying Your Prescription at the Pharmacy: A Simple Patient Checklist to Avoid Medication Errors
Learn how to verify your prescription at the pharmacy with a simple 7-point checklist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Protect yourself with these easy steps before you leave the counter.
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Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharma
China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, offering low prices but raising serious quality concerns. FDA inspections reveal widespread compliance failures, while global efforts to diversify supply chains gain momentum.
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Patient Communication in Drug Shortages: What Providers Must Do
When drug shortages hit, providers must communicate clearly, proactively, and empathetically. Learn what information patients need, how to explain alternatives, and why poor communication leads to distrust and treatment failure.
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GLP-1 Agonists and Gallbladder Disease: Key Abdominal Pain Red Flags to Watch For
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy increase gallbladder disease risk. Learn the key abdominal pain signs-right upper quadrant pain, shoulder radiation, fatty-food triggers-that signal gallstones or cholecystitis, and what to do next.
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How to Track Medication Effectiveness After a Generic Switch
After switching to a generic medication, track symptoms, lab results, and refill patterns to spot problems early. Some generics work fine, but for narrow therapeutic index drugs, even small differences can cause serious side effects or treatment failure.
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Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained
Pharmacy workflow and error prevention systems use automation, barcode scanning, and robotics to reduce medication errors in hospitals and community pharmacies. Learn how these tools improve safety, cut mistakes, and support pharmacists.
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Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids: How These Respiratory Medications Work Together
Bronchodilators open airways for quick relief; corticosteroids reduce inflammation for long-term control. Using them together correctly is key to managing asthma and COPD safely and effectively.
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How to Talk About Stopping or Tapering a Medication Safely with Your Doctor
Learn how to talk to your doctor about safely stopping or tapering a medication. Understand withdrawal risks, create a personalized plan, and avoid dangerous shortcuts with evidence-based advice.