17 Nov 2025
The Orange Book is the FDA's official guide to therapeutic equivalence, helping pharmacists determine which generic drugs can safely replace brand-name medications. Learn how TE codes work, what they mean for your prescriptions, and why this system saves billions in healthcare costs.
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16 Nov 2025
Learn how to use a simple 5-step checklist to prevent medication errors at the pharmacy. Verify your name, drug, dose, and appearance every time - and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
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13 Nov 2025
St. John’s Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of prescription drugs like birth control, antidepressants, and immunosuppressants. Learn which medications it interacts with, why it’s riskier than most herbs, and what to do instead.
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12 Nov 2025
Specialists often choose brand-name drugs over generics because they treat complex, rare conditions with no proven alternatives. High costs, limited competition, and hidden PBM markups make specialty prescribing a systemic challenge-not a personal choice.
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10 Nov 2025
Pediatric safety networks bring together hospitals and states to track rare side effects in children. These collaborations catch dangers traditional studies miss, improving treatment safety and preventing injuries.
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3 Nov 2025
Combining 5-HTP supplements with SSRIs can trigger serotonin syndrome-a life-threatening condition. Learn the risks, symptoms, and what to do if you're using both.
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1 Nov 2025
Compare Super ED Pack (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) with proven alternatives like alprostadil, vacuum devices, testosterone therapy, and lifestyle changes. Find what actually works for your body and health.
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30 Oct 2025
Labetalol is a blood pressure medication with no proven benefit for menopause symptoms like hot flashes. While it blocks adrenaline like other beta blockers, there's no solid evidence it helps. Safer, tested alternatives exist.
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30 Oct 2025
Terbinafine can cause dangerous drug interactions with antidepressants, beta-blockers, and pain meds. Learn which medications to avoid and what to do if you’ve taken a risky combo.
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28 Oct 2025
Medication safety research has ignored racial and socioeconomic disparities for too long. People of color, non-English speakers, and low-income patients face higher risks of harmful errors - and fewer protections. Here’s what’s being done - and what’s still missing.
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