Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 2
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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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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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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Side Effects After Switching to Generics: When to Worry and What to Do
Switching between generic medications can cause real side effects, especially for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices. Learn which medications are risky, how to spot changes, and what steps to take to protect your health.
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What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights
If you receive the wrong medication from the pharmacy, act immediately: stop taking it, call your doctor, preserve evidence, and report the error. These steps can prevent harm and protect your legal rights.
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Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects
Dose titration helps reduce medication side effects by slowly increasing dosage to find the safest, most effective level. Learn how it works for ADHD, epilepsy, heart drugs, and more-with real protocols and patient tips.
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Bulk Purchasing and Discounts: How Large-Scale Procurement of Generic Medications Lowers Costs
Bulk purchasing generic medications can cut drug costs by 20% or more for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, short-dated stock, and secondary distributors work-and how to start saving today.
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