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How to Track Medication Expiration Dates in Your Cabinet

How to Track Medication Expiration Dates in Your Cabinet

Maddie Shepherd Jan 7 10 Comments

Learn how to safely track and manage medication expiration dates at home. Avoid risks from expired drugs with simple, practical steps that work for any household in New Zealand.

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Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Read the Numbers

Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Read the Numbers

Maddie Shepherd Jan 6 9 Comments

Learn how to read drug side effect numbers by understanding absolute vs relative risk. See why pharmaceutical ads use relative risk to make benefits look bigger - and how to spot the truth behind the numbers.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic Medications

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic Medications

Maddie Shepherd Jan 5 10 Comments

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic medications-why they work just as well as brand-name drugs, how to ask the right questions, and why choosing generics can save you money without sacrificing effectiveness.

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Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Medications

Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Medications

Maddie Shepherd Jan 4 10 Comments

Prescriber override lets doctors block generic substitutions when medically necessary. Learn how DAW-1 codes work, which drugs require brand-name drugs, and why inconsistent state rules put patients at risk.

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Drug Interactions Databases: Using FDA and WebMD Checkers Safely

Drug Interactions Databases: Using FDA and WebMD Checkers Safely

Maddie Shepherd Jan 3 10 Comments

Learn how to safely use WebMD and understand the FDA's role in drug safety. Discover the real limits of free interaction checkers and how to avoid dangerous medication combinations.

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How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

Maddie Shepherd Jan 3 12 Comments

Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and confirm biosimilar equivalence. Essential for pharmacists, prescribers, and patients.

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How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Alerts

How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Alerts

Maddie Shepherd Jan 1 0 Comments

Learn how to stop panic in its tracks after receiving alerts using science-backed breathing, grounding, and decision-making techniques. Reduce stress, avoid mistakes, and make smarter choices under pressure.

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Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety in Real-World Care

Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety in Real-World Care

Maddie Shepherd Dec 30 14 Comments

Patient decision aids help people understand medication options, reduce confusion, and make safer choices. Evidence shows they improve knowledge, adherence, and reduce unnecessary prescriptions.

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How to Measure Children’s Medication Doses Correctly at Home

How to Measure Children’s Medication Doses Correctly at Home

Maddie Shepherd Dec 29 14 Comments

Learn how to measure children's medication doses safely at home using milliliters and oral syringes to avoid dangerous errors. Essential tips for parents and caregivers.

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Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and Treatment

Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and Treatment

Maddie Shepherd Dec 28 11 Comments

Hyperkalemia from common medications like ACE inhibitors and spironolactone can trigger life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn how to recognize the signs, what treatments work fast, and how new potassium binders let you stay on life-saving drugs.

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Ringworm and Tinea: How to Recognize and Treat Fungal Skin Infections with Antifungal Creams

Ringworm and Tinea: How to Recognize and Treat Fungal Skin Infections with Antifungal Creams

Maddie Shepherd Dec 26 9 Comments

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection caused by tinea fungi. Learn how to identify it, which antifungal creams actually work, how to prevent it from spreading, and when to see a doctor. Effective treatment starts with early action.

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Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety

Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety

Maddie Shepherd Dec 24 10 Comments

Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently and carry different risks. Learn when each is safer, how timing affects effectiveness, and why crushing ER pills can be deadly.

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