Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: FDA and State Roles
Learn how the FDA and state pharmacy boards work together to regulate online pharmacies, spot illegal sites, and protect yourself from dangerous medications. Updated for 2025.
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Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Stops Wrong Medications from Reaching Patients
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how this technology saves lives and why it's becoming essential in all pharmacy settings.
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How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Lower Prescription Costs
Insurance plans use generic drugs to cut prescription costs through tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy. But hidden pricing practices often prevent patients from seeing the full savings. Learn how it works-and how to protect yourself.
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Future Economic Trends: Forecasts for Generic Drug Markets
Generic drugs are set to dominate global healthcare by 2030, driven by patent expirations, biosimilars, and cost pressures. Learn where the biggest growth is happening and what it means for patients and systems.
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Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Deadly Respiratory Risk
Combining benzodiazepines and opioids can cause life-threatening respiratory depression, even at prescribed doses. This deadly interaction is responsible for thousands of overdose deaths each year - and many people don’t realize the risk until it’s too late.
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Duloxetine and Liver Health: What You Need to Know About Hepatotoxicity Risk
Duloxetine can cause rare but serious liver damage. Learn the warning signs, who's at risk, and how to monitor your liver health safely while taking this antidepressant.
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Anticholinergics and Urinary Retention: How Prostate Problems Make This Medication Risky
Anticholinergics for overactive bladder can trigger dangerous urinary retention in men with enlarged prostates. Learn why these drugs are risky, what alternatives work better, and how to avoid a medical emergency.
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Generic Drug Contamination Risks: How to Prevent and Respond to Unsafe Medications
Generic drugs save money but carry hidden contamination risks from global supply chains and aging facilities. Learn how contamination happens, who’s at risk, and what you can do to stay safe.
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Survivorship Plans: What You Need to Know About Follow-Up, Screening, and Late Effects After Cancer
Survivorship care plans guide cancer survivors through follow-up care, late effects, and screening after treatment. Learn what’s included, why many don’t get them, and how to use yours to stay healthy.
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Counterfeit Medications: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Health
Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with fake pills containing fentanyl, toxins, or no active ingredients at all. Learn how to spot them, where to buy safely, and what to do if you suspect a fake drug.
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