SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Drug Interactions
SSRI antidepressants can cause serotonin syndrome when mixed with other drugs like tramadol, MAOIs, or St. John’s wort. Learn the risks, symptoms, and how to stay safe.
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Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements
Generic drugs must meet the same safety, quality, and strength standards as brand-name drugs. The FDA requires bioequivalence, strict manufacturing controls, and stability testing to ensure generics work just as well-without the high price.
Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution: 2023-2025 Updates
Between 2023 and 2025, the U.S. House overhauled its amendment substitution rules to increase efficiency and curb last-minute changes. Learn how the new system works, who it helps, who it hurts, and what it means for democracy.
Opioid Therapy: When It’s Right and When It’s Dangerous
Opioid therapy can relieve severe pain, but it carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when it’s appropriate, how to spot danger signs, and what alternatives exist under current medical guidelines.
Common Opioid Side Effects: Constipation, Drowsiness, and Nausea
Constipation, drowsiness, and nausea are the most common side effects of opioid pain medications. Learn why they happen, how to manage them effectively, and why ignoring them can lead to dangerous outcomes.
Generic Prescribing Incentives: How States Are Cutting Drug Costs by Rewarding Generic Use
States are using Preferred Drug Lists, copay differentials, and pharmacist substitution rules to push patients toward cheaper generic drugs. These policies save billions - but sustainability challenges loom as rebate systems threaten generic availability.
Pharmacokinetic Studies: The Real Standard Behind Generic Drug Equivalence
Pharmacokinetic studies are the backbone of generic drug approval, proving that generics behave like brand-name drugs in the body. But they're not perfect-especially for complex formulations. Here's how they work, where they fall short, and what's changing.
How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience
Pharmacy delivery and mail-order services make it easier to stick to your medication schedule by offering 90-day supplies delivered to your door. Save money, reduce trips, and improve adherence-especially for chronic conditions.
Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics
Pharmacists must stay current on generics to ensure safe substitutions, comply with state laws, and avoid malpractice. Learn the latest FDA requirements, ACPE standards, and practical CE strategies for 2026.
CGM Use with Diabetes Medications: How to Adjust Doses Using Trend Arrows to Prevent Low and High Blood Sugar
Learn how to use CGM trend arrows to adjust diabetes medication doses safely and prevent dangerous highs and lows. Proven methods from the Endocrine Society help you act before glucose crashes or spikes.
