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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.
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Green Tea Extract and Medication Interactions to Watch
Green tea extract can reduce the effectiveness of medications like blood pressure drugs, statins, and chemotherapy agents. Learn which interactions are dangerous and how to stay safe.
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Dietary Supplement-Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety
Dietary supplement-drug interactions can be dangerous but are often overlooked. Learn which supplements pose the greatest risks, how they interfere with medications, and what steps you can take to stay safe.
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How Fatty Foods Boost Absorption of Lipid-Based Medications
Fatty foods can significantly boost the absorption of certain lipid-based medications by triggering natural digestive processes. Learn which drugs benefit, how they work, and what you should do to get the most from your treatment.
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Batch Release Testing: Final Checks Before Pharmaceutical Distribution
Batch release testing is the final quality check that ensures every pharmaceutical batch meets safety and potency standards before reaching patients. Learn how it works, why it's mandatory, and what's changing in 2025.
