Category: Pharmacy - Page 2

18
Dec
Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy

Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharmaceuticals

China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, offering low prices but raising serious quality concerns. FDA inspections reveal widespread failures in lab controls, data integrity, and process validation-putting patient safety at risk.

Gareth Windham
17
Dec
Magnesium Supplements and Osteoporosis Medications: Timing Rules
Pharmacy

Magnesium Supplements and Osteoporosis Medications: Timing Rules

Magnesium supplements can block the absorption of osteoporosis medications like Fosamax and Actonel. Learn the exact two-hour timing rule to protect your bone density and prevent treatment failure.

Caden Aldridge
16
Dec
Generic Drug Recalls and Safety Alerts: What Triggers Action
Pharmacy

Generic Drug Recalls and Safety Alerts: What Triggers Action

Generic drug recalls happen when manufacturing flaws put patients at risk. Learn what triggers these safety alerts-from sterility failures to foreign inspection gaps-and how to protect yourself.

Gareth Windham
15
Dec
Calcium and Iron Supplements with Medications: How to Avoid Absorption Problems
Pharmacy

Calcium and Iron Supplements with Medications: How to Avoid Absorption Problems

Calcium and iron supplements can block absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs. Learn how to time your doses to avoid interference and make your medications work properly.

Gareth Windham
5
Dec
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents
Pharmacy

Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents

Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection after completing FDA-requested pediatric studies. It doesn't extend patents-it blocks generic approval. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why it matters.

Gareth Windham
28
Nov
Opioids in Liver Disease: How Impaired Metabolism Increases Risk of Toxicity
Pharmacy

Opioids in Liver Disease: How Impaired Metabolism Increases Risk of Toxicity

Opioids can become dangerously toxic in liver disease due to impaired metabolism. Learn how morphine, oxycodone, and other opioids accumulate, the risks involved, and safer alternatives for pain management.

Gareth Windham
25
Nov
NTI Substitution Laws: Which States Block Generic Drug Swaps
Pharmacy

NTI Substitution Laws: Which States Block Generic Drug Swaps

NTI substitution laws vary by state, with some banning generic swaps for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine. Learn which states restrict substitutions, why the rules exist, and how they affect patients and pharmacies.

Caden Aldridge
23
Nov
Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions
Pharmacy

Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions

Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about medication interactions to avoid dangerous side effects. From food and supplements to alcohol and timing, get the facts you need to stay safe.

Caden Aldridge
22
Nov
Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy
Pharmacy

Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy

Double-checking medication strength and quantity before leaving the pharmacy prevents deadly dosing errors. Learn how concentration vs. total amount mistakes, improper measuring tools, and rushed workflows put patients at risk-and what you can do to stay safe.

Caden Aldridge
15
Nov
How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications
Pharmacy

How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications

Beyond-use dates for compounded medications aren't expiration dates - they're safety deadlines set by pharmacists based on science. Learn how they're determined, why they matter, and how to protect yourself from unsafe meds.

Gareth Windham