Generic drugs save money but face higher rates of manufacturing defects that can affect safety and effectiveness. Learn the most common issues-like capping, contamination, and weight variation-and what patients and providers should watch for.
30 Dec
2025
Corticosteroid injections offer fast relief for joint inflammation but don't fix underlying damage. Learn how they work, how long they last, when to avoid them, and what to do instead for lasting results.
Cognitive biases are invisible mental shortcuts that shape how you respond to information, often distorting facts to fit your beliefs. Learn how confirmation bias, self-serving bias, and others affect decisions - and how to catch them before they control you.
Doctors prescribe generics 90% of the time, but many still lack confidence in them. Learn how FDA-backed education tools, real-world data, and simple strategies can help you prescribe generics with certainty - and improve patient outcomes.
26 Dec
2025
Learn which medications are safe or risky during the first trimester of pregnancy, including acetaminophen, NSAIDs, antidepressants, and antibiotics. Understand critical developmental windows and how to make safer choices.
Extreme heat increases overdose risk by concentrating drugs in the blood, stressing the heart, and impairing judgment. Learn practical steps to reduce risk during heatwaves and illness, including hydration, dose reduction, and accessing cooling centers.
Learn how to prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits, especially for seniors on multiple prescriptions. Simple steps like using one pharmacy, keeping a full med list, and asking the right questions can save lives.
Doctors prescribe generics for 90% of medications, but many don’t understand why they’re safe. This article explores the gap in medical education, how bioequivalence works, and what’s needed to build real confidence in generic drugs.
Learn how to safely take magnesium supplements with thyroid medication and antibiotics by spacing doses properly. Avoid reduced absorption and treatment failure with simple timing tips.
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts on prescription drugs. Learn how these warnings change over time, how they're tracked through the SrLC database, and why staying updated matters for patient safety.