Archive: 2025/12
FDA Therapeutic Equivalency Codes: How Laws Determine Which Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted
FDA Therapeutic Equivalency Codes determine which generic drugs can legally be substituted for brand-name versions. Learn how the Orange Book's A and B codes impact your prescriptions, pharmacist decisions, and healthcare costs.
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How to Confirm Pharmacist Notes and Counseling Points After Prescription Pickup
Learn how to confirm pharmacist counseling notes after picking up your prescription. Get step-by-step tips for CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and independent pharmacies - plus why asking for a printed copy is your safest bet.
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Opioid Reactions: Itching vs. Allergy and What to Do
Itching after opioids is common but rarely an allergy. Learn how to tell the difference between harmless side effects and true allergic reactions - and what to do next for safe, effective pain relief.
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Splitting Doses: How Lowering Peak Drug Levels Can Cut Side Effects
Splitting your daily medication dose into smaller, more frequent doses can reduce side effects by lowering peak drug levels. But not all pills can be split safely. Learn which medications benefit and which ones could harm you.
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Medication Safety for Healthcare Providers: Best Practices and Training in 2025
Medication errors cause thousands of preventable deaths each year. Learn the proven best practices, training methods, and tech tools healthcare providers must use to keep patients safe in 2025.
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Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Before It’s Too Late
Metronidazole can cause irreversible nerve damage leading to numbness and tingling, especially after 42 grams total. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do before it's too late.
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Generic Drug Labeling Requirements: What the FDA Mandates
The FDA requires generic drug labels to match the brand-name version exactly - with only minor exceptions. Learn what’s mandated, why delays in updates create safety risks, and how manufacturers stay compliant.
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Rosuvastatin Potency and Side Effects: What to Monitor
Rosuvastatin is one of the strongest statins for lowering LDL cholesterol, but it requires careful monitoring for muscle, kidney, and blood sugar side effects. Know what to watch for and when to call your doctor.
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Post-Market Surveillance: How Side Effects Are Discovered After Approval
Post-market surveillance catches dangerous side effects that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data, patient reports, and AI are used to monitor drug and device safety after approval.
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Using Social Media for Pharmacovigilance: Real-World Opportunities and Risks in 2025
Social media is transforming pharmacovigilance by giving drug companies real-time access to patient-reported side effects. But with AI scanning millions of posts, how reliable is this data-and what are the ethical risks? Here’s what you need to know in 2025.
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