Archive: 2025/12
Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharmaceuticals
Chinese companies produce 80% of the world's active pharmaceutical ingredients, offering low-cost generics - but quality issues persist. Learn how manufacturing flaws, regulatory gaps, and supply chain risks impact drug safety globally.
How to Prevent Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis: Calcium, Vitamin D, and Bisphosphonates
Learn how to prevent bone loss from long-term steroid use with calcium, vitamin D, and bisphosphonates. Discover who needs treatment, which drugs work best, and how to avoid fractures.
Statins and Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Risks
Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in some people - especially those with prediabetes or obesity. But for most, the heart protection they offer far outweighs this small risk. Learn how to manage it.
REMS Programs Explained: How the FDA Manages High-Risk Medications
REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety plans for high-risk drugs that require special prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring rules. Learn how they work, why they cause delays, and what’s changing in 2025.
Accessible Audio Resources for Visually Impaired Patients in Healthcare
Audio resources give visually impaired patients independent access to medical information, reducing errors and improving care. Learn which tools work, how to get them, and why hospitals must provide them.
Consumer Protection Laws for Patients: What You Need to Know in 2025
New York's 2024 patient protection laws block surprise billing, force separate consent for treatment and payment, and ban providers from filling out medical financing apps. Know your rights before your next medical visit.
How to Safely Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records
Learn how to accurately document drug allergies in your medical records to prevent life-threatening errors. Get clear guidelines on what to include, how to update your records, and why specificity saves lives.
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
Many OTC meds and supplements contain hidden, dangerous ingredients not listed on labels. Learn how to spot contaminated products, avoid deadly drug interactions, and protect yourself from life-threatening risks.
Generic Medication Prices Online: E-Pharmacy vs Retail Cost Comparison
Discover how e-pharmacies like Beem and GoodRx can slash generic drug prices by up to 80% compared to retail pharmacies. Learn why the same pill costs $250 at CVS but $50 online - and how to save hundreds every year.
Teaching Children About Medication Safety at Home and School
Teach kids to stay safe around medicine with age-appropriate lessons at home and school. Learn how to prevent accidental poisonings, store meds properly, and talk to children about why medicine isn't candy.