Endocrine disorders like diabetes and thyroid disease significantly increase fracture risk. FRAX calculates your 10-year risk, and bisphosphonates are the most effective treatment to protect your bones. Learn how to use these tools wisely.
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An Annual Medication Review with a pharmacist helps reduce side effects, stop unnecessary drugs, and prevent dangerous interactions. Learn how this free service keeps you safer and healthier.
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Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, medication warnings, and adverse events. Free, easy, and life-saving updates for patients and providers.
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Learn how to prepare for your OB/GYN visit by creating a complete medication list, asking the right questions about pregnancy-safe drugs, and avoiding common mistakes that could affect your baby’s health.
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The TRIPS Agreement enforces global patent rules that restrict access to affordable generic medicines, especially in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex procedures prevent most nations from using them.
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Antibiotic resistance is killing over a million people yearly due to bacterial mutations and misuse. Learn how resistance develops, why common practices make it worse, and what you can do to help stop it.
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Learn the essential documentation requirements pharmacists must follow when substituting generic drugs. State laws vary, but accurate records prevent errors, ensure compliance, and protect patient safety.
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Switching from a brand-name drug to an authorized generic saves money without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how to confirm you're getting the real thing and why it's safe, identical, and often required by insurance.
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Learn how hyperpigmentation and keloids affect skin of color, why they’re more common, and what actually works to treat them safely. Get science-backed skincare tips and when to see a specialist.
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Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers challenge brand patents before launching. This legal tool under the Hatch-Waxman Act has saved U.S. consumers over $2 trillion since 1984 by speeding up generic access.
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Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently, affecting safety, timing, and side effects. Learn when each is appropriate, the hidden risks of ER pills, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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Pharmacogenomics reveals how your genes affect how your body processes drugs, reducing dangerous interactions. Learn how genetic variants like CYP2D6 and TPMT impact medication safety - and what you can do now.
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