In 2025, the FDA expanded its safety alert system to warn the public faster about dangerous drugs, medical devices, and tainted supplements. Learn what’s changed, what to watch for, and how to protect yourself.
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Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book to verify if a generic drug is therapeutically equivalent to its brand-name counterpart. Understand TE codes, search steps, and common pitfalls to ensure safe substitutions.
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The first generic manufacturer to launch after a patent expires captures up to 90% of the market and retains a dominant share for years due to prescriber habits, pharmacy stocking rules, and patient loyalty-thanks to the Hatch-Waxman Act's 180-day exclusivity.
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Expired medications can be dangerous, ineffective, or even toxic. Learn how to safely check, dispose of, and organize your medicine cabinet with this practical, step-by-step checklist to protect your family’s health.
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Generic drugs save money, but their inactive ingredients - excipients - can trigger side effects like bloating, rashes, or GI distress. Learn which common fillers cause reactions and how to find safer versions.
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Psychiatric medications can save lives-but dangerous interactions between drugs like SSRIs, MAOIs, and lithium can cause life-threatening reactions. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.
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Expired OTC first-aid meds can be ineffective or dangerous. Learn which ones to replace immediately, how to store them properly, and how to check your kit before an emergency hits.
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Digoxin and amiodarone together can cause life-threatening toxicity due to a dangerous drug interaction. Learn how to prevent it with immediate dose reduction and proper monitoring.
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Learn how to choose, wear, and maintain a medical alert bracelet for severe drug allergies. Essential tips from allergists and emergency responders to ensure your safety in any emergency.
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Hip labral tears are a common but often missed cause of athletic hip pain. Learn how imaging like MRA and arthroscopy lead to accurate diagnosis, why surgery isn't always needed, and what recovery really looks like for athletes.
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