Category: Pharmacy and Healthcare - Page 2
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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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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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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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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NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows
NTI drugs have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring, careful dosing, and often no generic substitutions. Learn which drugs fall in this high-risk category and how to stay safe.
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Extra Help Program for Low-Income Seniors: How to Qualify for Prescription Drug Savings
Learn how low-income seniors can qualify for the Medicare Extra Help Program to cut prescription drug costs to nearly $0. Get income limits, application steps, and real savings in 2025.
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Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication dispensing errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how it works, where it falls short, and why it’s still the gold standard for safety.
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Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents
Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand patents before they expire. This Hatch-Waxman Act tool speeds up affordable drug access and has saved U.S. consumers over $1.2 trillion since 1990.
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Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives
Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin help with ADHD but carry a small risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Learn who’s at risk, how to monitor for heart problems, and safer non-stimulant alternatives.
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How to Verify Online Pharmacy Licenses: A Step-by-Step Guide for Safe Medication Purchases
Learn how to verify online pharmacy licenses to avoid counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide for checking state and national databases like NABP Verify and Washington's HELMS system.
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