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Rifampin and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Contraceptive Failure Risks
Nov, 29 2025Rifampin can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin-not other antibiotics-poses this risk, how long the danger lasts, and what backup methods actually work.
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What Is a Drug Safety Communication from the FDA?
Nov, 25 2025A Drug Safety Communication from the FDA is an official alert about new risks tied to approved medications. These messages help doctors and patients make safer treatment decisions based on real-world data.
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Understanding Adverse Event Rates: Percentages and Relative Risk in Clinical Trials
Nov, 24 2025Learn how adverse event rates are calculated in clinical trials using percentages and relative risk, why traditional methods mislead, and why the FDA now requires exposure-adjusted metrics like EAIR for accurate safety assessment.
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Generic Drug Shortages: When Too Much Competition Hurts Supply
Nov, 22 2025Generic drug shortages aren't caused by too few manufacturers-they're caused by too little profit. When competition drives prices to zero, makers walk away, leaving patients without life-saving meds.
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International Supply Chains: How Dependence on Foreign Manufacturing Causes Drug Shortages
Nov, 21 2025Dependence on foreign manufacturing for drugs has led to widespread shortages. With 90% of active ingredients coming from China and India, even small disruptions can cut off life-saving medications. Here’s how the system works-and how to fix it.
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How to Use Lockboxes for High-Risk Medications at Home: A Practical Safety Guide
Nov, 20 2025Learn how to safely store high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines using a lockbox to prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and theft. Step-by-step guide for families with children or elderly members.
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Quality by Design in Generic Drug Development: Modern Science-Based Approaches
Nov, 20 2025Quality by Design (QbD) transforms generic drug development by building quality into every step, not just testing the final product. Learn how modern science-based approaches improve bioequivalence, cut approval times, and reduce costs.
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Online Pharmacy Counterfeits: How Fake Medicines Put Your Life at Risk
Nov, 19 2025Buying medicine online can be dangerous-96% of online pharmacies are illegal and sell fake drugs containing deadly substances like fentanyl. Learn how to spot counterfeit pills and protect your health.
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Lab Monitoring Calendars: Stay Ahead of Medication Side Effects with a Simple Schedule
Nov, 18 2025Lab monitoring calendars help you track blood tests and side effects for high-risk medications like clozapine, lithium, and warfarin. Stay safe by knowing when to test, what to watch for, and how to respond to early warning signs.
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New Advances in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment: Promising Therapies and Research
Nov, 18 2025New gene therapies like Casgevy and Lyfgenia are now curing sickle cell anemia in eligible patients. Discover the latest treatments, who qualifies, and what’s coming in 2026.
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Careprost (Bimatoprost) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Eyelash Growth
Nov, 18 2025Careprost (bimatoprost) is a popular choice for eyelash growth, but how does it compare to Latisse, serums, and other alternatives? Learn what actually works, the real risks, and which option is best for your goals.
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How to Simplify Complex Medication Regimens with Fewer Daily Doses
Nov, 17 2025Simplify complex medication schedules by reducing daily doses with proven strategies like fixed-dose combinations, once-daily formulations, and medication synchronization. Boost adherence and quality of life without compromising health.
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