Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid Explained
Martyn F. Feb. 18 15Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid offer effective, non-statin options for lowering LDL cholesterol when statins cause side effects or aren't enough. Both reduce heart risk, with bempedoic acid proven to cut heart attacks in high-risk patients.
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Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors
Martyn F. Feb. 16 13Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how NDC barcodes, workflow changes, and staff training make this technology life-saving.
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State Pharmacy Boards: How to Verify Pharmacy Licenses to Avoid Counterfeit Drugs
Martyn F. Feb. 11 9State pharmacy boards are the primary defense against unlicensed pharmacists and counterfeit drugs. Learn how to verify licenses, avoid dangerous third-party tools, and protect yourself or your business from unsafe practitioners.
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Nitrosamine Contamination in Generics: Recent Cases and Regulatory Response
Martyn F. Feb. 7 12Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has triggered hundreds of recalls since 2018, exposing hidden cancer risks in everyday medications. The FDA's response has reshaped global drug safety standards - and forced manufacturers to rethink how medicines are made.
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Nitrosamine Contamination in Generics: Recent Cases and Regulatory Response
Martyn F. Feb. 7 13Since 2018, nitrosamine contamination has triggered hundreds of recalls in generic drugs like valsartan, metformin, and Zantac. Learn how these carcinogenic impurities form, why regulators changed their rules, and what it means for patients and manufacturers.
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Real-World Evidence Sources for Drug Safety: Registries and Claims Data Explained
Martyn F. Feb. 5 13How registries and claims data help monitor drug safety after approval. Learn about FDA's use of these sources, their strengths and limitations, and current innovations in drug safety monitoring.
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Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: Essential Guide
Martyn F. Feb. 4 13Temperature and humidity control is critical for medication safety. Learn the exact storage requirements, common mistakes to avoid, and how to monitor conditions properly. Proper storage prevents drug degradation and ensures treatments work as intended. The FDA and WHO have strict guidelines to follow for safe medication storage.
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Switching Between Generic Medications: What You Need to Know
Martyn F. Jan. 29 14Switching between different generic medications is common and saves money, but it can be dangerous for drugs with narrow therapeutic indexes like levothyroxine or warfarin. Learn how to spot changes, protect yourself, and talk to your doctor.
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Managing Different Doses in Combination Products: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Equivalence
Martyn F. Jan. 26 8Therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs ensures safe substitutions, but dose differences and formulation changes can still cause risks. Learn how to manage generic switches safely, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs.
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Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access
Martyn F. Jan. 18 15Generic drug shortages are worsening in the U.S., with 270 active shortages as of early 2026. Caused by low profits, manufacturing concentration, and global supply chain risks, these shortages force patients to go without life-saving medications and strain healthcare systems.
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