Category: Pharmacy and Medicines - Page 2
Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors
Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, MS, and U cause thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn which ones to avoid, why they're risky, and how to write prescriptions safely.
HIV Medications with Statins: Safe Choices and Side Effects
HIV medications can interact dangerously with statins, raising the risk of muscle damage. Learn which statins are safe to take with HIV drugs, the correct dosages, and how to avoid life-threatening side effects.
Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations
Psychiatric medications can save lives, but dangerous combinations - like SSRIs with MAOIs - can cause serotonin syndrome, organ failure, or death. Learn which drug pairs to avoid and how to stay safe.
Asian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply Chains
India and China dominate the global generic drug market, with India supplying 40% of U.S. generics and China controlling 70% of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Learn how their strategies differ and what it means for global health.
How to Talk to Your Pharmacist About Supplements and Food Interactions
Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which supplements and foods to watch out for.
Post-Menopausal Women and Medication Changes: Safety Considerations
Post-menopausal women face unique medication risks due to hormonal shifts and polypharmacy. Learn safe hormone therapy options, drugs to avoid, and how to reduce pill burden with deprescribing.
Generics vs Brand Biologics: How Much You Really Save on Cost
Biosimilars offer 40-80% savings over brand biologics, with real-world savings of $20 billion in 2024 alone. Learn why they’re underused-and how to access them.
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.