Author: Tristan Chua

How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Learn how to create and share a complete medication list that includes prescriptions, supplements, and OTC drugs to prevent dangerous drug interactions. A simple habit that saves lives.

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Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Stops Medication Errors Before They Happen

Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents over 90% of medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, and route. Learn how this technology works, where it fails, and why it's the most effective safety tool in modern pharmacy practice.

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FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food facilities to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards. Learn what foreign plants must do to stay compliant and avoid shipment rejections.

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How to Read OTC Children’s Medication Labels by Weight and Age

Learn how to safely dose children's OTC medicine by weight, not age. Understand acetaminophen and ibuprofen labels, avoid dangerous mistakes, and use the right measuring tools.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: How They Help You Lose Weight and Lower A1C

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy lower A1C and promote significant weight loss by reducing appetite and slowing digestion. Learn how they work, which ones are most effective, and what to expect with side effects and costs.

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Government Response to Drug Shortages: Federal Actions in 2025-2026

Federal actions to combat drug shortages in 2025-2026 focus on stockpiling raw ingredients and boosting domestic production, but gaps in reporting, enforcement, and funding leave hospitals and patients vulnerable.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Trigger Points and How to Release Them

Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by trigger points in muscles that refer pain to other areas. Learn how to identify them, what causes them, and effective release techniques like dry needling, ischemic compression, and self-care strategies that actually work.

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G6PD Deficiency and Medications: How to Prevent Hemolysis

G6PD deficiency can cause dangerous hemolysis when triggered by certain medications. Learn which drugs to avoid, how testing works, and how to prevent life-threatening anemia with simple, proven steps.

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Cosmetic Procedures and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Bruising and Bleeding Risks

Learn how blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, and DOACs affect bruising and bleeding during cosmetic procedures. Discover which medications are safe to keep taking and which ones require careful planning.

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Therapeutic Equivalence: Are Authorized Generics Really the Same as Brand Drugs?

Authorized generics are the exact same medication as brand-name drugs, made by the same company with identical ingredients. They offer the same effectiveness at a lower cost-no compromises.

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