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Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions

Posted By John Morris    On 4 Jan 2026    Comments (11)

Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions

Medication interactions can cause serious harm-but most patients never ask their pharmacist about them. Learn the 10 critical questions to ask to avoid dangerous drug, food, and supplement reactions.

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Creatine and Kidney Disease Medications: How to Monitor Renal Function Safely

Posted By John Morris    On 3 Jan 2026    Comments (14)

Creatine and Kidney Disease Medications: How to Monitor Renal Function Safely

Creatine raises creatinine levels, which can falsely suggest kidney damage. Learn how to monitor renal function accurately if you're taking creatine and kidney medications like ACE inhibitors or NSAIDs.

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Switching from Warfarin to a DOAC: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Safety

Posted By John Morris    On 1 Jan 2026    Comments (13)

Switching from Warfarin to a DOAC: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Safety

Switching from warfarin to a DOAC can reduce bleeding risks and eliminate frequent blood tests, but timing, kidney function, and patient selection are critical. Learn the safe steps, side effects, and who should avoid this switch.

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Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products

Posted By John Morris    On 31 Dec 2025    Comments (0)

Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products

Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. Learn the exact temperature and time conditions required by ICH Q1A(R2), how regulators interpret failures, and why even small deviations can trigger recalls.

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Latex Allergy: Understanding Cross-Reactivity and How to Manage It at Work

Posted By John Morris    On 30 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Latex Allergy: Understanding Cross-Reactivity and How to Manage It at Work

Latex allergy affects 1-2% of the general population and up to 12% of healthcare workers. Learn how cross-reactivity with foods like bananas and avocados works, and what workplaces must do to prevent reactions and keep people safe.

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Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Why Budesonide Is the First-Line Treatment

Posted By John Morris    On 29 Dec 2025    Comments (11)

Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Why Budesonide Is the First-Line Treatment

Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs during colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective first-line treatment, offering high remission rates with fewer side effects than traditional steroids.

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Antiseizure Medications and Generic Substitution: Risks and Best Practices

Posted By John Morris    On 28 Dec 2025    Comments (10)

Antiseizure Medications and Generic Substitution: Risks and Best Practices

Generic antiseizure medications can save money, but for many patients, switching brands can trigger seizures or side effects. Learn the risks, which drugs are most dangerous to substitute, and how to protect your treatment plan.

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Manufacturing Deficiencies: Common FDA Quality Issues in Pharma and Medical Devices

Posted By John Morris    On 27 Dec 2025    Comments (15)

Manufacturing Deficiencies: Common FDA Quality Issues in Pharma and Medical Devices

The FDA is cracking down on manufacturing flaws in drugs and medical devices. In 2025, the most common issues were sterile process failures, fake data, and contaminated ingredients. Here’s what’s really happening on the factory floor.

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Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts

Posted By John Morris    On 26 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts

Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has triggered dozens of recalls since 2018. Learn which medications were affected, how these carcinogenic impurities form, and how the FDA's response has evolved to balance safety with supply stability.

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How Generics Shape Global Healthcare Spending and Economic Stability

Posted By John Morris    On 25 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

How Generics Shape Global Healthcare Spending and Economic Stability

Generics keep global healthcare spending in check by cutting drug prices by up to 95%. They’re essential in high-income countries and life-saving in low-income ones, but adoption varies widely due to policy, access, and innovation.

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