Category: Medications - Page 3

Drug shortages are preventable. This article explains how building resilience into pharmaceutical supply chains-through diversified sourcing, AI forecasting, buffer stocks, and cybersecurity-can stop life-threatening gaps in medicine access.

Taking five or more medications increases the risk of falls, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how polypharmacy causes dangerous side effects and what you can do to reduce unnecessary drugs safely.

Severe hyponatremia from medications can cause confusion, seizures, and death if missed. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot early signs, and why routine sodium checks save lives.

The Orange Book is the FDA's official guide to therapeutic equivalence between brand-name and generic drugs. It determines which generics can be safely substituted, saving billions in healthcare costs and ensuring patient safety.

Pharmacists are the final safety check before medications reach patients, catching thousands of prescription errors each year. Learn how they use technology, training, and teamwork to prevent harm and save lives.

Opioid therapy can help with severe pain, but it carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when opioids are appropriate, how to recognize danger signs, and what safer alternatives exist.

The FDA ensures generic drug quality through strict cGMP standards, unannounced inspections, and rigorous testing. Generic drugs must match brand-name drugs in safety, strength, and effectiveness - not just in name.

Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply. Get step-by-step guidance on accessing real-time updates, using the mobile app, and understanding manufacturer reports.

Generic drugs save patients up to 85% on medication costs and are just as effective as brand-name versions. Learn when they're safe to use, when to stick with brand-name, and how to avoid hidden risks.

Psychiatric polypharmacy-taking multiple mental health meds at once-is common but often unsupported by evidence. Learn when it helps, when it harms, and how to safely reduce unnecessary medications.

Learn how to check active ingredients in children's medicines to prevent dangerous double dosing. Avoid acetaminophen overdose and other common errors with simple, step-by-step safety tips.

Digital pharmacies are transforming how generic medications are delivered-with AI, same-day shipping, and telehealth integration. By 2027, 48% of all generic prescriptions in the U.S. could be filled digitally, saving patients money and time-but only if they understand how to use these systems safely.