Archive: 2025/12

Using One Pharmacy: Why Consolidating Prescriptions Improves Medication Safety

Using One Pharmacy: Why Consolidating Prescriptions Improves Medication Safety
Allison Wood Dec 2 2025

Using one pharmacy for all your prescriptions reduces dangerous drug interactions, prevents duplicate meds, and improves adherence through synchronized refills. It’s the simplest way to stay safe on multiple medications.

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Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval

Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval
Allison Wood Dec 2 2025

Post-market studies on generic drugs track safety after approval since these drugs aren't tested in large clinical trials. Learn how the FDA uses real-world data to catch hidden risks and what patients can do to stay safe.

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Understanding Refill Information on Your Prescription Label

Understanding Refill Information on Your Prescription Label
Allison Wood Dec 1 2025

Learn what refill information on your prescription label really means, how to read it correctly, and why missing it could affect your health. Get practical tips to avoid running out of medicine.

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How to Prevent Pediatric Dispensing Errors with Weight-Based Checks

How to Prevent Pediatric Dispensing Errors with Weight-Based Checks
Allison Wood Dec 1 2025

Pediatric medication errors often stem from incorrect weight-based dosing. Learn how weight verification systems, standardized protocols, and staff training can prevent deadly mistakes in hospitals and pharmacies.

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Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs
Allison Wood Dec 1 2025

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer far greater weight loss than older drugs like orlistat or Qsymia, but they’re expensive, require injections, and have significant side effects. Here’s how they really compare.

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