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How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next

How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next

Maddie Shepherd Dec 15 12 Comments

Learn how to report a pharmacy error safely and effectively-and what happens after you do. From FDA forms to state boards, know your rights and how your report helps prevent future harm.

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Herbal Supplements in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What’s Not

Herbal Supplements in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What’s Not

Maddie Shepherd Dec 15 12 Comments

Herbal supplements in pregnancy are widely used but poorly studied. Ginger is safe for nausea, but most others like raspberry leaf and chamomile carry unknown risks. Always talk to your doctor before taking anything.

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How Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Work and What It Means for Your Prescription Costs

How Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Work and What It Means for Your Prescription Costs

Maddie Shepherd Dec 12 8 Comments

Medicare can now negotiate drug prices for the first time, cutting costs by up to 79% for top medications like Eliquis and Jardiance. Here's how it works, who benefits, and what’s coming next.

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Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know

Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know

Maddie Shepherd Dec 9 12 Comments

Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause problems and what you can do about it.

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FDA's 180-Day Exclusivity: How First Generic Applicants Gain Market Advantage

FDA's 180-Day Exclusivity: How First Generic Applicants Gain Market Advantage

Maddie Shepherd Dec 8 10 Comments

FDA's 180-day exclusivity gives the first generic drug applicant a head start on the market, but it's often used to delay competition. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why reforms are coming.

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Home Hemodialysis: Schedules, Training, and Outcomes

Home Hemodialysis: Schedules, Training, and Outcomes

Maddie Shepherd Dec 7 9 Comments

Home hemodialysis offers greater flexibility and better health outcomes than in-center treatment, but requires training, a care partner, and commitment. Learn about schedules, training timelines, and real-world results.

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What is an ANDA? Abbreviated New Drug Application Explained for Generic Medicines

What is an ANDA? Abbreviated New Drug Application Explained for Generic Medicines

Maddie Shepherd Dec 5 14 Comments

An ANDA is the FDA pathway that lets generic drug makers prove their products work just like brand-name drugs - without redoing costly clinical trials. It’s how 90% of U.S. prescriptions are filled at a fraction of the cost.

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How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution

How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution

Maddie Shepherd Dec 4 13 Comments

Learn how to navigate insurance rules around generic drug substitution, when you can insist on brand-name meds, and what to do if a switch affects your health. Know your rights and protect your treatment.

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Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know

Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know

Maddie Shepherd Dec 4 13 Comments

Learn safe, age-appropriate antihistamine dosing for children. Find out which medications are safe for babies, toddlers, and older kids-and what to avoid. Expert-backed guidance for parents.

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Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Maddie Shepherd Dec 3 12 Comments

Fentanyl in counterfeit pills is killing thousands. These fake drugs look real but can be lethal with just one pill. Learn the risks, how to spot them, and what to do to stay safe.

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How Long Medications Actually Remain Effective After Expiration

How Long Medications Actually Remain Effective After Expiration

Maddie Shepherd Dec 1 13 Comments

Most medications remain effective years after their expiration date if stored properly. Learn which drugs are safe to use past expiration, which ones aren't, and why the dates exist in the first place.

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Migraine Disorder: Preventive Options and Acute Headache Treatment

Migraine Disorder: Preventive Options and Acute Headache Treatment

Maddie Shepherd Dec 1 13 Comments

Migraine is a neurological disorder, not just a bad headache. Learn science-backed preventive options like CGRP inhibitors and acute treatments like triptans and gepants to reduce frequency and stop attacks fast.

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