Archive: 2026/01
- January
27
2026 - 5
Opioids and Benzodiazepines: The Deadly Breathing Risk When Taken Together
Taking opioids and benzodiazepines together can stop your breathing and cause death-even at prescribed doses. Learn why this combination is deadly, who’s at risk, and what to do if you're taking both.
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26
2026 - 5
Alcohol and Prescription Drugs: Dangerous Interaction Effects
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can cause dangerous, even fatal, side effects. Learn which medications are most risky, how interactions happen, and what steps to take to stay safe.
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25
2026 - 5
Pharmacist-led substitution programs: how they work and what they achieve
Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut adverse drug events by nearly half and reduce hospital readmissions by 11%. Learn how they work, why they're more effective than doctor-only approaches, and what's holding them back.
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24
2026 - 5
Bioequivalence Explained: FDA Requirements to Prove Generic Drug Equivalence
Learn how the FDA uses bioequivalence studies to prove that generic drugs work just like brand-name versions. Understand the 80-125% rule, what it really means, and why generics are safe and effective.
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23
2026 - 5
Medication Therapy Management: How Pharmacists Optimize Generic Drug Use for Better Outcomes
Pharmacists play a vital role in Medication Therapy Management by optimizing generic drug use, improving adherence, and cutting costs. Learn how MTM saves patients money and prevents dangerous medication errors.
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22
2026 - 5
Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide
Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can make your skin dangerously sensitive to sunlight, causing severe burns even with brief exposure. Learn how to protect yourself, what really works, and why ignoring this risk can lead to long-term damage.
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21
2026 - 5
Child and Adolescent Depression: How Family Therapy and Medications Work Together
Child and adolescent depression requires more than just medication. Family therapy helps repair emotional bonds and improve communication, leading to better outcomes when combined with FDA-approved antidepressants like fluoxetine or escitalopram.
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20
2026 - 5
Presbyopia: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Reading Glasses Help
Presbyopia is the natural loss of near vision that begins around age 40. Learn why it happens, how reading glasses and progressive lenses help, and what new treatments are on the horizon.
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19
2026 - 5
Recent Patent Cases and Generic Delays: 2023-2025 Examples
Between 2023 and 2025, hundreds of generic drugs were approved by the FDA but blocked from reaching patients by patent lawsuits. This is how brand companies are stretching monopolies - and why prices stay high.
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18
2026 - 5
Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes
Why do some people feel generics don't work as well as brand-name drugs? The answer isn't in the chemistry - it's in the mind. Perception shapes real biological responses, affecting pain relief, side effects, and adherence.
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13
2026 - 5
Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding Function Loss, Rehabilitation, and Assistive Devices
Spinal cord injury causes loss of movement and sensation below the injury level. Effective rehab begins immediately, using physical therapy, assistive devices, and technology to restore function and independence. Recovery varies by injury severity.
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12
2026 - 5
How to Check Formularies and Preferred Drug Lists Before Prescribing
Learn how to check formularies and preferred drug lists before prescribing to avoid coverage surprises, reduce patient costs, and prevent treatment delays. Essential for doctors in 2026.
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