Author: Caspian Whitlock
Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: Reduce Side Effects and Stay Safe
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps reduce side effects, prevent dangerous interactions, and simplify complex drug regimens. Learn how this simple step can keep you safer and healthier.
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Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and How to Treat It
High potassium from common heart and kidney meds can trigger deadly heart rhythms. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot the warning signs, and how new treatments let you stay on life-saving medications safely.
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Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines
Many people take supplements with their medications without knowing the risks. Learn the critical questions to ask before combining herbs, vitamins, or minerals with prescriptions to avoid dangerous interactions, serious side effects, or treatment failure.
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FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process
Learn how the FDA approves generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act, the science behind bioequivalence, and why generics cost up to 85% less than brand-name drugs - without sacrificing safety or effectiveness.
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Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits
Learn how the DSCSA system uses serialization, electronic tracking, and real-time verification to stop counterfeit drugs before they reach patients. A deep look at the technology, costs, and gaps in U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain security.
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Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Risks
Long-term metformin use can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage, fatigue, and brain fog - often mistaken for diabetes complications. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent irreversible harm.
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Clotting Disorders and Anticoagulation: Understanding INR, DOACs, and Safety
Learn how INR monitoring and DOACs work for clotting disorders, their safety risks, cost differences, and who should use each type of blood thinner. Understand real-world trade-offs and what to ask your doctor.
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FDA Office of Generic Drugs: Role, Responsibilities, and Structure Explained
The FDA's Office of Generic Drugs ensures safe, affordable generic medications reach patients by reviewing applications, enforcing bioequivalence standards, and managing regulatory policy under GDUFA and the Hatch-Waxman Act.
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Eyelid Disorders: Understanding Ptosis, Entropion, and When Surgery Is Needed
Ptosis and entropion are common eyelid disorders that can block vision and damage the cornea. Learn the signs, causes, and surgical fixes-plus what you can do before surgery to protect your eyes.
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Why Women Experience More Medication Side Effects Than Men
Women experience nearly twice as many medication side effects as men due to biological differences and outdated clinical trial practices. Learn why this happens, which drugs are most affected, and what’s being done to fix it.
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