Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill tens of thousands annually, with fake medicines often containing no active ingredients or toxic substances. Learn how they spread, how they harm, and what real solutions are working.
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Five proven medication safety tips for seniors and caregivers to prevent dangerous drug interactions, reduce missed doses, and avoid hospitalizations. Simple, practical steps backed by medical research.
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Learn which brand-name drugs have authorized generic versions in 2025, how they differ from regular generics, and why they matter for patients on thyroid, heart, or asthma medications. Find out how to ask for the right version at your pharmacy.
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Digestive enzyme supplements can help with specific GI issues like lactose intolerance or IBS, but they're not a cure-all. Prescription enzymes are essential for pancreatic insufficiency. Learn when they work - and when they don't.
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Learn how pregnancy medication safety alerts work, which drugs are risky, what's safe to keep taking, and how to make informed choices when you're pregnant. Updated for 2025.
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Glaucoma silently damages the optic nerve, often without symptoms. High eye pressure is a key factor, but not the only one. Learn how pressure, genetics, and blood flow combine to cause vision loss - and what actually works to stop it.
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Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but deadly infection linked to SGLT-2 inhibitor diabetes drugs like Invokana, Farxiga, and Jardiance. Know the emergency signs - severe pain, swelling, fever, foul discharge - and act fast.
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Learn proven, science-backed ways to prevent overdose in people with substance use disorders, including naloxone use, fentanyl test strips, medication-assisted treatment, and safety planning. Save lives with practical, accessible strategies.
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A complete, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous errors, improves communication between doctors, and keeps you safe during transitions of care. Learn what to include, how to maintain it, and why it matters.
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Learn which vaccines are safe and recommended during pregnancy, the best timing for each shot, and how they protect both mother and baby. Evidence-based, practical guidance for expectant parents.
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Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or complex formulations. These are identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less. Learn when and how to suggest them safely.
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FeNO testing measures exhaled nitric oxide to detect airway inflammation in asthma. It helps confirm diagnosis, predict steroid response, and reduce flare-ups - offering objective data when symptoms aren't enough.
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