Archive: 2025/12

Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss an Alert

Barbara Lalicki December 26, 2025 Medications 2 Comments
Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss an Alert

Stay safe by subscribing to FDA Safety Communications. Get real-time alerts on drug recalls, medical device failures, and food safety issues before they affect you or your loved ones.

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Pulmonary Hypertension: Recognizing Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Barbara Lalicki December 25, 2025 Health and Wellness 2 Comments
Pulmonary Hypertension: Recognizing Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that strains the right side of the heart. Learn the early symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, and the latest treatments that are improving survival and quality of life.

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Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive Safely

Barbara Lalicki December 24, 2025 Medications 2 Comments
Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive Safely

Many common medications - even over-the-counter ones - can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are dangerous behind the wheel, the legal risks, and how to stay safe.

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FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Barbara Lalicki December 22, 2025 Medications 7 Comments
FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Use FDA databases to verify your medications and spot counterfeit drugs. Learn how to check NDC codes, identify fake pills, and protect yourself from dangerous imposters.

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Prescription Delivery Services: How Generics Are Delivered to Your Door

Barbara Lalicki December 21, 2025 Pharmacy 8 Comments
Prescription Delivery Services: How Generics Are Delivered to Your Door

Prescription delivery services now make it easy to get generic medications at home-saving time, money, and stress. Learn how it works, who delivers, and why generics are the backbone of this growing system.

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OTC Hemorrhoid Treatments: When to Self-Treat and When to See a Doctor

Barbara Lalicki December 20, 2025 Medications 7 Comments
OTC Hemorrhoid Treatments: When to Self-Treat and When to See a Doctor

OTC hemorrhoid treatments can relieve pain and itching, but they don't cure hemorrhoids. Learn when to use them safely and when to see a doctor - especially if symptoms last more than 7 days or include bleeding or prolapse.

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Osteoporosis from Long-Term Corticosteroid Use: Prevention Strategies That Actually Work

Barbara Lalicki December 19, 2025 Medications 7 Comments
Osteoporosis from Long-Term Corticosteroid Use: Prevention Strategies That Actually Work

Long-term corticosteroid use can rapidly weaken bones, increasing fracture risk by up to 100% within months. Learn evidence-based prevention strategies - from calcium and vitamin D to bisphosphonates and exercise - that actually work.

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Quality by Design in Generic Drug Development: Modern Science-Based Approaches

Barbara Lalicki December 17, 2025 Medications 7 Comments
Quality by Design in Generic Drug Development: Modern Science-Based Approaches

Quality by Design (QbD) is now the standard for generic drug development, replacing outdated testing methods with science-based control. Learn how QbD improves bioequivalence, cuts approval times, and reduces costs-while avoiding common pitfalls.

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Vitamin K Foods on Warfarin: How to Eat Consistently for Stable Blood Thinning

Barbara Lalicki December 16, 2025 Medications 9 Comments
Vitamin K Foods on Warfarin: How to Eat Consistently for Stable Blood Thinning

Learn how to eat vitamin K foods safely on warfarin. Consistency, not restriction, is the key to stable INR levels. Find out which foods matter most and how to build a daily routine that works.

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Medication Safety for Chronic Conditions: Essential Long-Term Use Tips

Barbara Lalicki December 15, 2025 Medications 11 Comments
Medication Safety for Chronic Conditions: Essential Long-Term Use Tips

Learn practical, proven ways to stay safe while taking medications for chronic conditions long-term. Avoid dangerous interactions, reduce risks from polypharmacy, and improve adherence with simple daily habits.

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Bioequivalence for Inhalers, Patches, and Injections: How Generic Drugs Meet the Same Standards

Barbara Lalicki December 15, 2025 Pharmacy 12 Comments
Bioequivalence for Inhalers, Patches, and Injections: How Generic Drugs Meet the Same Standards

Bioequivalence for inhalers, patches, and injections ensures generic drugs deliver medicine as effectively as brand-name versions. Unlike pills, these systems require detailed testing of particle size, release rates, and delivery mechanics to guarantee safety and performance.

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First Generic vs Authorized Generic: How Timing of Market Entry Changes Everything

Barbara Lalicki December 12, 2025 Pharmacy 8 Comments
First Generic vs Authorized Generic: How Timing of Market Entry Changes Everything

First generics get 180 days of exclusivity, but brand companies can launch their own authorized generics on day one - splitting the market and keeping prices higher. Here’s how timing changes everything.

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