Tag: drug safety

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Generic NTI Drugs: Protecting Patients When Substitutions Matter

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Generic NTI Drugs: Protecting Patients When Substitutions Matter

Maddie Shepherd Jan 26 7 Comments

Therapeutic drug monitoring ensures safe use of generic NTI drugs by measuring blood levels to prevent toxicity or treatment failure. Essential for drugs like warfarin and digoxin, TDM is a simple, cost-effective safety step often overlooked after generic switches.

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Medication Storage and Disposal: How to Safely Handle Prescriptions at Home and Beyond

Medication Storage and Disposal: How to Safely Handle Prescriptions at Home and Beyond

Maddie Shepherd Jan 12 13 Comments

Learn how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications to prevent misuse, protect the environment, and follow the law. Simple steps for home and beyond.

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Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and confirm biosimilar equivalence.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