Switching to generic medications saves money, but long-term health outcomes vary. Learn how to stay safe, track symptoms, and avoid risky switches that could harm chronic conditions.
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Long-Term Follow-Up: How to Sustain Health After Switching to Generic Medications
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Five Medication Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
Five proven medication safety tips for seniors and caregivers to prevent dangerous drug interactions, reduce errors, and improve adherence. Learn how to organize pills, spot risks, store meds safely, and talk to doctors effectively.
How to Prioritize Replacements for Expired Critical Medications
When critical medications expire, delays or wrong substitutions can endanger lives. Learn how to prioritize safe, evidence-based replacements using tiered protocols, pharmacist input, and real-time monitoring to protect patients.
Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation
Combining alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause deadly sedation, slowed breathing, and memory loss. Learn why even one drink is dangerous and what safer alternatives exist.
Quality Defects in Generics: Common Manufacturing Issues and Patient Safety Risks
Generic drugs are cheaper but face far more manufacturing defects than brand-name versions. Common issues like capping, contamination, and weight variation can impact safety and effectiveness. Here's what's causing them-and what's being done to fix them.
Continuous Glucose Monitors: How CGMs Work and Who Benefits
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) track blood sugar in real-time using a tiny sensor. They help people with diabetes avoid dangerous lows, reduce A1C levels, and improve daily management. Learn how CGMs work, who benefits most, and what to expect from modern devices like Dexcom G7 and FreeStyle Libre 3.