Medications lose potency over time due to chemical breakdown from heat, moisture, and light. Expiration dates are conservative safety markers - not sudden failure points. Some drugs remain effective years past expiration, but others can become dangerous. Always store meds properly and never use expired critical medications.
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Lithium toxicity can be life-threatening when combined with NSAIDs, diuretics, or dehydration. Learn how common medications and everyday habits can raise lithium levels and what you must do to stay safe.
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Learn which topical creams and medications are safe to use during pregnancy and which ones to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on treating acne, eczema, yeast infections, and melasma without risking your baby's health.
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Pharmaceutical supply chains are under strain, causing dangerous drug shortages. Learn how diversifying suppliers, using AI, building buffer stock, and modernizing manufacturing can create resilient systems that keep life-saving medicines available.
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Recent contamination cases in generic drugs-including NDMA in blood pressure meds and benzene in Mucinex-reveal serious safety gaps. Learn how these toxins got into your medicine and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn where to look, who qualifies, what drugs are available, and how to get help today.
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Learn which antidepressants cause weight gain, how much weight people typically gain, and how to manage it without stopping your medication. Bupropion is the only one linked to weight loss.
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Medication Therapy Management helps pharmacists optimize drug use, reduce costs, and improve adherence-especially with generic drugs. Learn how this free service saves patients hundreds monthly and prevents dangerous medication errors.
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Multiple System Atrophy (MSA-P) is a rare, fast-progressing neurological disorder with severe movement and autonomic symptoms. Unlike Parkinson’s, it responds poorly to treatment and typically leads to death within 6-10 years.
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Lidocaine, capsaicin, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief without the side effects of oral pills. Learn how each works, which is best for your pain, and how to use them safely.
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