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Fall Prevention Strategies for Sedating Medications in Older Adults
Sedating medications increase fall risk in older adults, but proven strategies like medication review, exercise, and pharmacist collaboration can prevent injuries. Learn how to reduce risk safely and effectively.
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Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Know About Monitoring
Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic risks including weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs are riskiest, how to monitor for problems early, and what steps you can take to protect your health.
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Immunodeficiency Red Flags: Recurrent Infections and When to Suspect It
Recurrent infections may signal an underlying immunodeficiency. Learn the key red flags-like repeated pneumonia, thrush after age one, and poor growth-and the essential tests to confirm immune dysfunction before irreversible damage occurs.
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Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments
Generic drugs save billions, but how much pharmacies get paid depends on complex laws and reimbursement models. Learn how MAC pricing, PBMs, and state substitution rules affect your out-of-pocket costs.
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Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels: What Patients Need to Know
FDA drug labels are full of complex risk-benefit statements that most patients don’t understand. Learn where to find the real info, how to read between the lines, and what’s changing to make these labels clearer for you.
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Bioequivalence and Patient Safety: Why Testing Ensures Safe Generic Medications
Bioequivalence testing ensures generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions, protecting patient safety while lowering costs. Learn how science keeps millions safe every day.
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Medication Mistakes in Pediatric Emergencies: Real Cases and How to Prevent Them
Pediatric medication errors are far more common than most realize, often due to weight-based dosing, confusing liquid formulations, and lack of standardized tools. Real cases show how simple mistakes lead to serious harm-and what parents and hospitals can do to prevent them.
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Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk
Anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin are linked to higher dementia risk with long-term use. Learn which drugs pose the greatest threat, how to spot them, and safer alternatives for older adults.
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Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital formularies systematically select generic drugs based on clinical evidence, safety, and total cost of care-not just price. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make these critical decisions and the real-world impact on patient outcomes.
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How to Identify Counterfeit Pills That Increase Overdose Danger
Counterfeit pills disguised as prescription drugs often contain deadly fentanyl. Learn how to spot fake pills, use test strips, recognize overdose signs, and why naloxone can save a life.
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