Archive: 2026/01
How to Use OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to Access Drug Side Effect Reports
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to access real-world drug side effect reports. Get step-by-step guidance on querying data, understanding limitations, and avoiding common mistakes - all with free, official FDA data.
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How to Coordinate Mail-Order and Local Pharmacy to Save Money on Medications
Learn how to save hundreds a year on prescriptions by using mail-order for long-term meds and local pharmacies for urgent or changing doses. Simple steps to cut costs without risking your health.
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Inhaler Technique: 8 Essential Steps for Proper Drug Delivery
Learn the 8-step technique to ensure your inhaler delivers medicine directly to your lungs. Stop wasting medication and reduce side effects with proper use.
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Generic Drug Naming Explained: USAN, INN, and Brand Names
Learn how generic drug names like USAN and INN are created, why some drugs have two names, and how these systems keep patients safe from dangerous medication errors.
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TENS Therapy for Pain Relief: How Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Works
TENS therapy uses gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals and trigger natural painkillers. Learn how it works, which conditions it helps, and how to use it safely for drug-free relief.
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Complex Generic Formulations: Why Proving Bioequivalence Is So Hard
Proving bioequivalence for complex generics like inhalers, topical creams, and liposomal injections is far harder than for regular pills. Without reliable tests, unclear regulations, and reverse-engineering hurdles, only 10-15% of these products get approved-despite a $120 billion market gap.
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Health Literacy Strategies: Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing
Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing mistakes. Discover proven strategies like the Universal Medication Schedule, pictograms, and teach-back that help people understand their prescriptions - no matter their reading level.
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Renal Nutrition: Protein Targets for CKD Stages Explained
Learn the right protein targets for each stage of chronic kidney disease, how plant and animal proteins affect kidney health, and practical ways to follow a kidney-friendly diet without feeling weak or hungry.
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Documentation Requirements for Recording Generic Substitution Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
Learn the essential documentation requirements pharmacists must follow when substituting generic drugs. From state laws to NTI drug rules, this guide covers what to record, when to get consent, and how to avoid costly errors.
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OTC Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What to Ask First
Learn the five essential questions to ask before taking any OTC medication during pregnancy. Discover which pain relievers, cold meds, and allergy drugs are safe-and which ones could harm your baby.
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