Category: Pharmacy and Medications - Page 3
28.12.2025
Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts
Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has led to over 500 FDA recalls since 2018, exposing hidden carcinogens in everyday medications. Recent shifts in regulation reflect growing awareness-and the real cost of fixing it.
26.12.2025
Antibiotic Stewardship: How Smart Prescribing Prevents Resistance and Protects Your Gut
Antibiotic stewardship means using antibiotics only when necessary and in the right way. It prevents resistance, protects your gut from dangerous infections like C. diff, and saves lives. Learn how smart prescribing makes a difference.
25.12.2025
Medication-Induced Hair Loss: Causes and What You Can Do
Medication-induced hair loss is common and often reversible. Learn which drugs cause shedding, how long it takes to recover, and what treatments actually work - from minoxidil to scalp cooling.
24.12.2025
How to Check for Pharmacy-Level Recall Notifications: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Learn how to check for pharmacy-level drug recall notifications using FDA alerts, wholesaler systems, and automated pharmacy software. Stay compliant and keep patients safe with proven steps for 2025.
22.12.2025
How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes
Learn how to find overdose warnings and antidotes in your medication guides. Know where to look, what the warnings mean, and how to act fast - because reading your prescription label could save a life.
21.12.2025
FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Learn how to use FDA databases to verify prescription medications and spot counterfeit drugs. Check NDC numbers, avoid fake pharmacies, and protect yourself from dangerous fake pills.
20.12.2025
When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and What Really Happens
Drug patents last 20 years from filing, but most drugs lose exclusivity after 7-14 years due to R&D delays and regulatory extensions. Learn how patent term adjustments, exclusivity periods, and generic competition affect drug prices.
19.12.2025
Protein Shakes and Levothyroxine: How to Time Your Morning Dose Right
Learn how to time your protein shake with levothyroxine to avoid reduced absorption and unstable thyroid levels. The 4-hour rule works-here's how to make it fit your routine.
18.12.2025
Salt and Blood Pressure Medications: How Sodium Lowers Drug Effectiveness
Reducing sodium intake can significantly improve the effectiveness of blood pressure medications, lowering systolic pressure by up to 6 mm Hg in just one week. Most sodium comes from processed foods, not salt shakers.
17.12.2025
Cannabinoids and Pain: What the Evidence Really Says About Dosing and Safety
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are widely used for pain, but the evidence is mixed. Learn what actually works, safe dosing tips, and how they compare to opioids based on the latest research.