Archive: 2026/01
Emergency Information Card: How to Create a Reliable Medication List for Emergencies
Create a reliable emergency medication list to prevent deadly drug interactions. Learn what to include, how to update it, and whether paper or digital is better for your safety.
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Regulatory Capture: How Industry Influence Undermines Public Protection
Regulatory capture occurs when government agencies meant to protect the public end up serving the industries they regulate. From finance to energy to pharmaceuticals, this hidden influence costs consumers billions and weakens trust in government. Here’s how it works-and what can be done.
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Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs interact, why it happens, and how to stay safe.
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Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2026
As of early 2026, over 270 medications remain in short supply in the U.S., with chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and generic injectables hardest hit. Learn which drugs are scarce, why it’s happening, and what patients and providers are doing to cope.
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FDA Orange Book: How Approved Generic Drugs Are Listed
The FDA Orange Book lists approved generic drugs and tells pharmacists which ones can safely replace brand-name medications. Learn how therapeutic equivalence codes, patents, and the Reference Listed Drug system work to keep generics safe and affordable.
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Off-Label Drug Use: Why Doctors Prescribe Medications Beyond FDA Approval
Off-label drug use is legal, common, and often necessary-especially in pediatrics, oncology, and psychiatry. Learn why doctors prescribe medications beyond FDA approval, the risks involved, and how insurance and regulations shape this practice.
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DSCSA Track-and-Trace: How the U.S. Is Stopping Counterfeit Drugs Before They Reach You
The DSCSA track-and-trace system is the U.S. government's solution to stop counterfeit drugs from reaching patients. By 2024, every prescription drug must be serialized and electronically traceable from manufacturer to pharmacy.
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How to Use Home Health Services for Medication Management
Home health services help seniors take medications safely at home by organizing pills, catching dangerous interactions, and reducing hospital visits. Learn how to get started, what tools work best, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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Key Medication Safety Terms Every Patient Should Know and Use
Learn the eight key medication safety terms every patient should know to prevent dangerous errors. From right patient to high-alert drugs, these simple phrases can save your life.
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Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
Learn how biosimilars are billed under Medicare Part B, including HCPCS codes, payment calculations, the JZ modifier, and why reimbursement structures affect adoption. Essential for providers handling biologic drugs.
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