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Generic vs Brand Identification in Pharmacy Systems: Best Practices for Accurate Medication Management
December 6, 2025
Generic vs Brand Identification in Pharmacy Systems: Best Practices for Accurate Medication Management

Learn how pharmacy systems accurately identify generic and brand-name drugs using NDC codes, TE ratings, and FDA guidelines. Best practices for safety, cost savings, and patient trust.

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Biologics Safety: Infection Risk, Screening, and Vaccination Guidance for Autoimmune Patients
December 4, 2025
Biologics Safety: Infection Risk, Screening, and Vaccination Guidance for Autoimmune Patients

Biologics for autoimmune diseases reduce inflammation but increase infection risk. Learn the essential screening, vaccination, and safety steps to protect yourself before and during treatment.

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Sterile Manufacturing for Injectables: Key Requirements and Real-World Challenges
December 3, 2025
Sterile Manufacturing for Injectables: Key Requirements and Real-World Challenges

Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme precision to prevent life-threatening contamination. Learn the two main methods, regulatory standards, real-world failures, and how technology is reshaping safety in injectable drug production.

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How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Anaphylaxis: Step-by-Step Guide
December 2, 2025
How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Anaphylaxis: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector correctly during an anaphylactic emergency. Step-by-step guide for EpiPen, Auvi-Q, and other devices to save a life.

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Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits in Today’s Drug Market
December 1, 2025
Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits in Today’s Drug Market

Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but drive 96% of pharmacy profits due to high markups on low-cost drugs. This article explains how PBM reimbursement, consolidation, and transparency shape pharmacy economics today.

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Statins and Antifungals: What Patients Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction
December 1, 2025
Statins and Antifungals: What Patients Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction

Statins and certain antifungals can cause dangerous muscle damage when taken together. Learn which combinations are risky, safer alternatives, and what to do if you need both medications.

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OTC Sunscreens: How to Choose the Right SPF, Broad Spectrum Protection, and When to Reapply
December 1, 2025
OTC Sunscreens: How to Choose the Right SPF, Broad Spectrum Protection, and When to Reapply

Learn how to choose the right OTC sunscreen, understand SPF and broad spectrum protection, and master reapplication to prevent skin damage and reduce cancer risk. No hype, just facts.

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Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Prevent Them
November 29, 2025
Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Prevent Them

Look-alike, sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how naming and packaging confusion leads to mistakes-and what’s being done to stop them.

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Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance
November 28, 2025
Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance

Finding the right medication dose is critical for safety and effectiveness. Learn how age, kidney function, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and what steps you can take to avoid dangerous side effects.

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DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Watch For
November 27, 2025
DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Watch For

Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk in severe obesity. Edoxaban may need caution in extreme BMI. No need to increase doses.

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