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Compounded Medications: When Custom Formulas Are Needed for Personalized Care
December 3, 2025
Compounded Medications: When Custom Formulas Are Needed for Personalized Care

Compounded medications are custom-made formulas for patients who can't use standard drugs due to allergies, dosing needs, or swallowing issues. Learn when they're necessary, how to find a safe pharmacy, and the risks involved.

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Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
December 2, 2025
Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know

Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves most patients hundreds of dollars a year with no loss in effectiveness. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to stay safe during the switch.

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Iron-Rich Meals and Thyroid Medication: How to Time Them Right
December 1, 2025
Iron-Rich Meals and Thyroid Medication: How to Time Them Right

Learn how to time iron-rich meals and thyroid medication to avoid dangerous interactions that reduce levothyroxine absorption. Expert-backed tips for stable thyroid levels.

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Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharma
December 1, 2025
Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharma

China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, but quality issues persist. FDA inspections reveal widespread failures in testing, documentation, and process control-raising serious safety concerns for global patients.

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How Brand Manufacturers Produce Their Own Generic Versions
November 24, 2025
How Brand Manufacturers Produce Their Own Generic Versions

Brand manufacturers produce their own generic versions to keep market share after patents expire. These authorized generics are identical to the brand drug, made in the same factory, and offer a middle ground between high brand prices and cheaper competitors.

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Insulin Safety: Dosing Units, Syringes, and How to Prevent Hypoglycemia
November 21, 2025
Insulin Safety: Dosing Units, Syringes, and How to Prevent Hypoglycemia

Learn how to safely use insulin with correct dosing units, syringes, and strategies to prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. Avoid common conversion errors and dosing mistakes that put lives at risk.

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St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know About Dangerous Interactions
November 20, 2025
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know About Dangerous Interactions

St. John’s Wort may help mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, transplant drugs, antidepressants, and more. Learn which medications it interferes with and what to do instead.

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Key Medication Safety Terms Every Patient Should Know and Use
November 19, 2025
Key Medication Safety Terms Every Patient Should Know and Use

Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know-from the Eight Rights to high-alert drugs-to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your care. Simple questions can save your life.

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Clozapine vs. Other Antipsychotics: What You Need to Know
November 18, 2025
Clozapine vs. Other Antipsychotics: What You Need to Know

Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but comes with serious risks. Learn how it compares to risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, and aripiprazole - and who benefits most from each.

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QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
November 17, 2025
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

QT prolongation can trigger deadly heart rhythms like torsades de pointes. Over 220 medications, from antibiotics to antidepressants, carry this risk. Know which ones to watch for and how to stay safe.

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