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The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA
Dec, 20 2025The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biological products in the U.S. Learn how it works, what the difference is between biosimilar and interchangeable, and how state laws affect substitution.
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Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines
Dec, 19 2025Many people take supplements with their medications without knowing the risks. Learn the key questions to ask before combining any supplement with prescription drugs to avoid dangerous interactions, serious side effects, or treatment failure.
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Sleep Hygiene: Simple Behavioral Changes to Improve Sleep Quality
Dec, 18 2025Learn the science-backed behavioral changes that improve sleep quality without pills or gadgets. Discover the three most powerful sleep hygiene habits and how to make them stick.
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Pancreatic Cancer: Early Symptoms and Treatment Advances
Dec, 17 2025Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed too late, but early symptoms like unexplained weight loss, jaundice, and new-onset diabetes can be warning signs. Advances in treatment, including targeted therapies and neoadjuvant chemo, are improving survival. Know the signs and ask for testing if you're at risk.
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How to Coordinate Mail-Order and Local Pharmacy to Save Money on Prescriptions
Dec, 16 2025Learn how to save hundreds a year on prescriptions by smartly splitting your medication refills between mail-order and local pharmacies. Discover which drugs to order online, which to pick up in person, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Medications That Change Your Sense of Smell: What You Need to Know About Dysosmia
Dec, 15 2025Medications like antibiotics and heart drugs can distort your sense of smell, making food taste foul or causing phantom odors. This condition, called dysosmia, is common but often missed. Learn which drugs cause it, how long it lasts, and what to do next.
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Beta-Blockers and Asthma: Safe Options and What You Need to Know
Dec, 12 2025Beta-blockers were once banned for asthma patients, but newer research shows cardioselective types like atenolol can be safe. Learn which ones work, how to use them, and what to watch for.
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Understanding Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity
Dec, 11 2025Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) links asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID sensitivity. Learn how it develops, why standard treatments fail, and how aspirin desensitization can transform outcomes.
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How to Safely Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records
Dec, 10 2025Accurately documenting drug allergies in your medical records saves lives. Learn exactly what to write, why details matter, and how to ensure your record is correct to avoid dangerous medication errors.
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FDA Proposed PMI Changes: What Patients and Pharmacies Need to Know
Dec, 9 2025The FDA is introducing standardized Patient Medication Information (PMI) for all outpatient prescriptions to improve safety and reduce errors. Learn what it includes, when it starts, and how it affects you.
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Using One Pharmacy for Safety: How Consolidating Prescriptions Reduces Drug Interactions
Dec, 8 2025Using one pharmacy for all prescriptions reduces dangerous drug interactions, prevents duplicate meds, and improves safety. Learn how med sync works and why consolidating your prescriptions matters.
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How to Avoid Overdose When Restarting a Medication After a Break
Dec, 7 2025Restarting medication after a break can lead to fatal overdose due to lost tolerance. Learn how to safely restart opioids, benzodiazepines, and other high-risk drugs with proven protocols, naloxone use, and medical guidance.
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