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Authorized Generics: How Brand Drugmakers Respond to Patent Expiration

27Nov
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drugmakers Respond to Patent Expiration

Authorized generics let brand drugmakers stay competitive after patent expiration by selling identical drugs under a generic label. They lower prices, reduce patient risk, and confuse consumers-here's how they work.

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How to Update Your Allergy List Across All Healthcare Providers

26Nov
How to Update Your Allergy List Across All Healthcare Providers

Learn how to fix your outdated allergy list across all healthcare providers to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Step-by-step guide to verify, update, and share your true allergy history.

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Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Evidence-Based Care

25Nov
Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Evidence-Based Care

Anorexia and bulimia are life-threatening mental illnesses with high mortality rates. Evidence-based treatments like Family-Based Treatment and CBT-E offer real hope - but access remains limited. Learn what works, why people don’t get help, and how to act.

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Color Blindness: Understanding Red-Green Defects and How They’re Passed Down

24Nov
Color Blindness: Understanding Red-Green Defects and How They’re Passed Down

Red-green color blindness affects 8% of men and 0.5% of women due to X-linked genetic inheritance. Learn how it works, why it's more common in men, and how to adapt - not just live with it.

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Ephedrine and MAO Inhibitors: Why This Drug Combo Can Kill You

23Nov
Ephedrine and MAO Inhibitors: Why This Drug Combo Can Kill You

Combining ephedrine with MAO inhibitors can cause a life-threatening hypertensive crisis. Learn why this interaction is deadly, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens.

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How to Prevent Non-Adherence to Medication During Life Transitions and Stress

22Nov
How to Prevent Non-Adherence to Medication During Life Transitions and Stress

Learn how to keep taking your medication during life changes like moving, job shifts, or divorce. Evidence-based strategies to prevent non-adherence when stress hits hardest.

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Caffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

21Nov
Caffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Caffeine can interfere with medications like warfarin, levothyroxine, and antidepressants, reducing effectiveness or increasing side effects. Learn which drugs are risky, how to avoid dangerous interactions, and what real patients are experiencing.

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How to Prepare for and Ask the Right Questions About Medications with Your OB/GYN

20Nov
How to Prepare for and Ask the Right Questions About Medications with Your OB/GYN

Learn how to prepare for your OB/GYN appointment with a complete medication list, ask the right questions about pregnancy-safe drugs, and avoid common mistakes that could affect your baby’s health.

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How to Create a Medication Expiration Review Schedule

20Nov
How to Create a Medication Expiration Review Schedule

Learn how to create a simple, effective medication expiration review schedule to avoid unsafe or ineffective drugs. Step-by-step guide for home use, with tips on storage, disposal, and high-risk meds.

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GMP for Generics: FDA Requirements for Manufacturing Generic Drugs

19Nov
GMP for Generics: FDA Requirements for Manufacturing Generic Drugs

FDA's CGMP requirements ensure generic drugs meet the same quality, safety, and effectiveness standards as brand-name drugs. Learn the key rules, common violations, and how manufacturers stay compliant.

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