As people age, liver and kidney changes slow how drugs are processed, increasing the risk of side effects. Learn how these changes affect medication safety in seniors and what steps to take for safer prescribing.
FDA-approved generic drugs must meet the same quality, strength, and effectiveness standards as brand-name drugs. Learn how bioequivalence testing, cGMP inspections, and the ANDA process ensure generics are safe and reliable.
Hospitals and clinics across the U.S. are struggling with severe staffing shortages, leading to longer waits, higher death rates, and canceled care. Nurses are burned out, rural clinics are closing, and patients are paying the price.
Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about drug interactions to avoid dangerous side effects. Know what to say about medications, supplements, food, and alcohol to stay safe.
Learn how to find overdose warnings and antidote information in your medication guide. Know where to look, what to watch for, and how to act before it's too late.
Corticosteroids can trigger serious mood changes and even psychosis, especially at high doses. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot early signs, and what to do if symptoms appear.
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, avoid common pitfalls, and understand when to consider advanced treatments like PTH replacement. Practical, evidence-based guidance for patients and caregivers.
Decongestants like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can raise blood pressure and interfere with hypertension medications. Learn which OTC cold remedies to avoid and safer alternatives for managing congestion with high blood pressure.
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. This is how they get from factories in China and India to your pharmacy shelf-and why shortages keep happening.
Switching to generic medications can cause real side effects for some patients, especially with drugs like thyroid medicine, blood thinners, and ADHD treatments. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself.
Understand how FDA inspection records work, what manufacturers must disclose, and how to prepare for inspections. Learn the rules on record retention, Form 483 responses, and the shift toward unannounced and remote inspections.
Learn how to prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting from medications using proven strategies - from simple diet changes to effective drugs like ondansetron and ginger. Find out what works, what doesn't, and how to talk to your doctor.