Taking five or more medications increases the risk of falls, hospitalization, and death. Learn how polypharmacy harms older adults, what to watch for, and how to safely reduce unnecessary drugs with deprescribing.
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Cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring that can lead to liver failure. Learn how it develops, why early detection matters, what causes it today, and when a transplant becomes necessary. Understand your risks and options.
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Keeping an accurate medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and saves lives. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools work best for safer care every day.
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The FDA requires generic drug labels to match brand-name labels exactly, with only minor exceptions. Learn how labeling rules work, why delays happen, and what patients should know about safety updates.
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Hospital formularies are systematic, evidence-based systems that select generic drugs based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Learn how P&T committees make these decisions and why generics dominate hospital prescribing.
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Vitamin E supplements can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, especially at doses above 400 IU daily. Learn why even "natural" supplements can be dangerous with blood thinners and what to do instead.
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The 80-125% rule ensures generic drugs are absorbed the same way as brand-name versions. It's based on pharmacokinetic data and confidence intervals, not active ingredient amounts. Learn how it works and why it matters.
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Biosimilars are highly similar, FDA-approved versions of complex biologic drugs. They work the same way, have the same safety profile, and cost 15-30% less. Learn how they differ from generics and why they're a safe, affordable option for treating arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and more.
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Counterfeit meds can look real but kill you fast. Learn the warning signs-like strange side effects, pills that don’t work, or fentanyl poisoning-and how to protect yourself from fake pills sold online or in pharmacies.
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Learn how travel health clinics customize vaccines and medications for your trip, from malaria pills to yellow fever shots, and why timing matters more than you think. Get the facts on where to go, what to ask, and how to avoid getting sick abroad.
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