Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before distribution. Learn how identity, potency, purity, and microbial tests ensure patient safety-and why even one failure can cost millions.
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Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving-but only if used safely. Learn how to verify doses, choose accredited pharmacies, and avoid deadly errors that come with unregulated custom drugs.
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The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food and drug facilities to ensure safety standards match U.S. requirements. Learn what foreign manufacturers must do to stay compliant in 2025.
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Patent expiry means big savings on medications-but only if you're prepared. Learn how patients and healthcare systems can navigate the transition to generics and biosimilars to cut costs without risking care.
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Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk of drug toxicity. Learn how to adjust medication doses using GFR, avoid dangerous errors, and use the latest guidelines to keep seniors safe.
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Drug-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare but deadly reaction to certain medications. Learn which drugs can trigger it, how it’s diagnosed, and why quick action saves lives.
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Learn how to handle common mild side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and fatigue without stopping your medication. Proven tips from pharmacists and clinical studies to help you stay on track and improve adherence.
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Many medications can distort your sense of smell, causing food to taste foul or phantom odors to appear. Learn which drugs cause dysosmia, how long it lasts, and what you can do to recover.
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Insurers prefer generic drugs because they cut costs by up to 95% while maintaining effectiveness. Learn how formularies control prescriptions, why biosimilars are tricky, and what you can do to save money.
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Antidepressants help many people manage depression and anxiety, but they come with real risks-from weight gain and sexual side effects to withdrawal and suicidal thoughts in young adults. Know the types, the trade-offs, and how to use them safely.
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