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

Barbara Lalicki December 22, 2025 Medications 14 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 11 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 13 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 12 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 15 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Quality by Design (QbD) is now the standard for generic drug development, replacing outdated testing methods with science-based control.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 13 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 13 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 14 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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Falls and Medications: Which Drugs Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

Barbara Lalicki December 11, 2025 Medications 10 Comments
Falls and Medications: Which Drugs Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

Many seniors fall because of medications they're taking-antidepressants, benzodiazepines, blood pressure pills, and even OTC sleep aids. Learn which drugs raise fall risk and how to safely reduce them.

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How to Report Counterfeit or Tampered Medications: Step-by-Step Guide for Patients and Providers

Barbara Lalicki December 10, 2025 Medications 10 Comments
How to Report Counterfeit or Tampered Medications: Step-by-Step Guide for Patients and Providers

Learn how to report counterfeit or tampered medications to protect yourself and others. Step-by-step guide for patients, pharmacists, and providers on using MedWatch, DEA tip lines, and other safety systems.

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Postpartum Thyroiditis: What You Need to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction After Pregnancy

Barbara Lalicki December 9, 2025 Health and Wellness 10 Comments
Postpartum Thyroiditis: What You Need to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction After Pregnancy

Postpartum thyroiditis is a temporary autoimmune thyroid disorder affecting 5-10% of women after childbirth. It causes alternating hyperthyroid and hypothyroid phases with fatigue, weight changes, and brain fog-often mistaken for postpartum depression. Early blood tests can confirm it and prevent long-term damage.

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