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Specialty pharmacies handle high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. As generics and biosimilars enter this space, they bring major cost savings-but also new risks and operational challenges for pharmacists and patients.

Medical weight management combines FDA-approved medications, nutrition counseling, and behavioral support to treat obesity as a chronic disease. Learn how clinics, drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and regular monitoring help people lose weight and improve health long-term.

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.

Manufacturers fix recurring quality problems through structured corrective actions that target root causes-not just symptoms. Learn how CAPA systems work, why most fail, and what actually delivers results.

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.

Breast cancer screening guidelines now recommend starting mammograms at age 40. Learn how 2D and 3D mammography work, who needs extra testing, and what happens after a diagnosis in 2026.

Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring-it's a silent driver of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke. Learn how untreated breathing pauses during sleep damage your heart and what steps you can take to protect yourself.

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.