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OTC Cold and Flu Combinations: How to Avoid Double Dosing Dangerous Ingredients
Avoid dangerous acetaminophen overdoses by learning how to read OTC cold and flu labels. Most combo meds contain hidden pain relievers that can harm your liver if mixed with other drugs.
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Common Translation Issues on Prescription Labels and How to Fix Them
Poorly translated prescription labels put millions at risk. From deadly mistranslations like 'once' meaning 'eleven' to inconsistent instructions, these errors cause real harm. Learn how to spot them and demand better.
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Medications and Work Safety: What Workers Need to Know About Risks on the Job
Medications can affect work safety in two ways: when workers take drugs that impair performance, or when they're exposed to hazardous drugs on the job. Learn the risks, real-world data, and how to stay safe.
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How to Address Allergies to Inactive Ingredients in Generics
Many generic medications contain hidden allergens like lactose, gluten, or food dyes that can trigger reactions-even though they have the same active ingredient as brand-name drugs. Learn how to identify risky ingredients and protect yourself.
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How to Use Clinician Portals and Apps for Drug Safety Monitoring
Learn how clinician portals and apps help healthcare professionals detect and report adverse drug reactions in real time, improving patient safety through integrated EHR tools, AI alerts, and streamlined reporting systems.
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How to Search FDA’s Drugs@FDA Database for Official Drug Information
Learn how to use the FDA's official Drugs@FDA database to find approved drug information, including labels, approval dates, and review documents - with step-by-step guidance and tips to avoid common mistakes.
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Are generic drugs as safe as brands? Clinical evidence says yes - mostly
Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs for most people, backed by decades of clinical data. Learn when they're identical, when to be cautious, and how to protect your health when switching.
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Employer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How Formularies Control Your Prescription Costs
Employer health plans use tiered formularies to push generic drugs and control costs. Learn how PBMs control coverage, why generics are cheaper and equally effective, and what to do when your medication gets dropped from the list.
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History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheaper Medicines Took Over
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act and FDA regulations turned generics from rare exceptions into the backbone of affordable healthcare.
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Intra-Articular Steroid Injections: What You Need to Know About Systemic Side Effects and Limits
Intra-articular steroid injections offer quick joint pain relief but carry hidden risks like accelerated joint damage, high blood sugar, and adrenal suppression. Learn the real limits and who should avoid them.
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Anticholinergics and Urinary Retention: How Prostate Problems Make It Riskier
Anticholinergics for overactive bladder can trigger dangerous urinary retention in men with prostate enlargement. Safer alternatives exist-know the risks and ask the right questions.
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Warfarin and Generic Switching: What You Need to Know About INR Monitoring and Safety
Switching warfarin generics can affect your INR and safety. Learn why close monitoring is essential after any brand change, how to prevent dangerous fluctuations, and when to stick with warfarin over newer blood thinners.
