Author: Brian Halstead

Allergy Action Plan: Medications to Carry and When to Use Them

Allergy Action Plan: Medications to Carry and When to Use Them

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An allergy action plan saves lives by telling you exactly which medications to carry and when to use them-especially epinephrine for anaphylaxis. Know the signs, act fast, and never delay treatment.

How to Safely Use Short-Term Medications After Surgery

How to Safely Use Short-Term Medications After Surgery

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Learn how to avoid dangerous medication errors after surgery by understanding labeling rules, speaking up during verbal orders, using aseptic technique, and knowing when to question your prescriptions.

IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors for Crohn's and Colitis

IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors for Crohn's and Colitis

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IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors target immune pathways to treat Crohn’s and colitis. Learn how they work, compare their effectiveness, safety, and costs, and understand which one may be right for you.

Foreign Manufacturing of Generics: FDA Oversight and Standards in 2026

Foreign Manufacturing of Generics: FDA Oversight and Standards in 2026

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The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign generic drug factories to ensure safety. With 90% of U.S. generics made overseas, stricter oversight is critical. Learn how CGMP standards, new inspection rules, and global reforms are changing drug safety in 2026.

Generic Manufacturing Constraints: Why Some Generic Drugs Are in Short Supply

Generic Manufacturing Constraints: Why Some Generic Drugs Are in Short Supply

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Despite making up 90% of prescriptions, generic drugs face chronic shortages due to razor-thin profits, overseas manufacturing, and outdated production. Here’s why essential medications keep disappearing - and what it means for patients.

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

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Learn how to safely split pills to cut medication costs without risking your health. Discover which drugs can be split, the right tools to use, and safer alternatives to save money.

Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access

Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access

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Generic drug shortages are rising, threatening patient access to essential medications. Causes include thin profit margins, manufacturing concentration, and global supply chain risks. These shortages delay treatments, increase costs, and harm health outcomes.

Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage Before You Change

Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage Before You Change

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Switching health plans? Your generic drug coverage can change dramatically. Learn how to check formularies, understand tiers, avoid cost traps, and save hundreds on prescriptions each year.

Anaphylaxis Action Plan: How Schools and Workplaces Can Prepare for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

Anaphylaxis Action Plan: How Schools and Workplaces Can Prepare for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

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An anaphylaxis action plan is a life-saving protocol for schools and workplaces. Learn what it must include, why epinephrine is critical, and how to ensure staff are trained and ready to respond in a severe allergic reaction.

How Support Groups and Community Programs Improve Medication Compliance

How Support Groups and Community Programs Improve Medication Compliance

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Support groups and community programs significantly improve medication compliance by offering peer support, practical advice, and emotional connection-proven to reduce missed doses and hospital readmissions for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression.

Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Can't Afford to Ignore

Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Can't Afford to Ignore

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Simvastatin can cause life-threatening muscle damage when mixed with common drugs or grapefruit juice. Learn which combinations are dangerous, what symptoms to watch for, and how to stay safe.

Cervical Cancer Prevention: How HPV Vaccination and Pap Testing Save Lives

Cervical Cancer Prevention: How HPV Vaccination and Pap Testing Save Lives

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HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening with HPV testing can prevent nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Learn how these tools work together to protect women and why early action saves lives.