Canadian Pharmacy 365: Your Comprehensive Medication and Wellness Guide - Page 3
Manufacturer Reporting: Understanding Generic Safety Obligations for Companies
Manufacturers must legally report product safety issues to agencies like the FDA and CPSC. Learn what triggers reporting, deadlines, costs, penalties, and how to comply - with real data and recent rule changes.
Continuing Education for Doctors: Staying Current on Generic Medications
Doctors must stay current on generic drugs through continuing education to ensure safe, effective prescribing. Learn what's required, what's changing, and how to make CME truly useful for patient care.
How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label: A Step-by-Step Safety Guide
Learn how to verify your child's prescription dose using weight, concentration, and volume to prevent dangerous medication errors. A clear, step-by-step guide for parents and caregivers.
When to Seek a Second Opinion About Medication Side Effects
Knowing when to get a second opinion about medication side effects can prevent serious health risks. Learn the warning signs, what to track, and how to prepare for a review that could change your treatment - and your life.
Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Untreated Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Trigger Arrhythmias
Untreated sleep apnea raises blood pressure, triggers dangerous heart rhythms, and increases heart attack risk-even in young, non-overweight people. Learn how diagnosing and treating it can reverse heart damage.
How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs
Lower generic drug prices significantly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Evidence shows generics work just as well as brand-name drugs at 80-85% lower cost.
Why Generic Drugs Cost 80-85% Less Than Brand-Name Drugs
Generic drugs cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs because they don't need to repeat expensive clinical trials. They contain the same active ingredients, meet the same safety standards, and are just as effective - but save patients billions each year.
Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy
Double-checking medication strength and quantity before leaving the pharmacy prevents deadly dosing errors. Learn why this step is critical, how errors happen, and what you can do to stay safe.
How Dextromethorphan (DXM) Abuse Happens with OTC Cough Syrups
Dextromethorphan (DXM) in OTC cough syrups is being abused by teens for its hallucinogenic effects. Taken in high doses, it causes dissociation, hallucinations, and life-threatening side effects. Learn how it happens, why it's dangerous, and what to watch for.
Vasculitis: Understanding Autoimmune Inflammation of Blood Vessels
Vasculitis is a group of autoimmune diseases that inflame blood vessels, risking organ damage. Learn the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and latest treatments-including steroid-sparing drugs like avacopan and rituximab-that help patients live longer, healthier lives.
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