Fake generic drugs are a growing global threat, slipping into supply chains through loopholes, stolen shipments, and illegal online pharmacies. Learn how they're made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself.
Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous changes in blood levels, breakthrough seizures, or organ rejection. What the data really says about safety.
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA data, cost comparisons, and evidence-based communication to improve adherence and reduce healthcare costs-without compromising safety.
Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time with smart reminders, tracking, and personalized alerts. Proven to improve adherence by up to 40%, these tools are free, easy to use, and work better than pill organizers or alarms.
FDA generic drug approvals save billions annually by lowering drug prices. See year-by-year savings from 2018 to 2022 and how generics cut $445 billion in 2023 alone.
Mixing alcohol with medications can cause dangerous side effects, liver damage, or even death. Learn which drugs are risky, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe.
Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in copays, prior authorization, substitution rules, and formularies. Learn how your state handles generics and what to do if your prescription is denied.
Learn the latest safety protocols for handling and administering chemotherapy drugs to protect patients, staff, and caregivers. Updated for 2024, this guide covers PPE, verification steps, home care risks, and new requirements for managing immune reactions.
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication dispensing errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how this simple technology saves lives and why it's still the gold standard for safety.
Calcium and iron supplements can block the absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and other drugs. Learn the exact timing rules to avoid dangerous interactions and make sure your medications actually work.
