Posted By John Morris On 17 Jan 2026 Comments (9)
Coffee can reduce levothyroxine absorption by up to 57%, leading to persistent hypothyroid symptoms. Wait 60 minutes after taking your pill before drinking coffee, or switch to liquid levothyroxine for reliable absorption without timing restrictions.
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Posted By John Morris On 16 Jan 2026 Comments (10)
Therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs isn't guaranteed just because two pills have the same name and dose. Learn why different formulations, inactive ingredients, and dose interactions can change outcomes - and how to avoid dangerous substitutions.
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Posted By John Morris On 9 Jan 2026 Comments (14)
Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before distribution. It ensures drugs meet strict standards for potency, purity, and safety-preventing harmful products from reaching patients.
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Posted By John Morris On 4 Jan 2026 Comments (12)
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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Posted By John Morris On 1 Jan 2026 Comments (13)
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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Posted By John Morris On 31 Dec 2025 Comments (0)
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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Posted By John Morris On 28 Dec 2025 Comments (10)
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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Posted By John Morris On 26 Dec 2025 Comments (13)
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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Posted By John Morris On 25 Dec 2025 Comments (12)
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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Posted By John Morris On 23 Dec 2025 Comments (11)
Recent contamination cases in generic drugs-including NDMA in valsartan and benzene in Mucinex-reveal serious safety gaps. Learn how these failures happen, which drugs are at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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