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How the FDA Monitors Generic Drug Safety After Approval

The FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and manufacturing quality checks. Learn how they detect problems, what gaps remain, and how patients can help.

Antibiotic Shortages: How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Infection Treatment Worldwide

Antibiotic shortages are delaying treatment for common infections worldwide, forcing doctors to use riskier drugs or send patients home untreated. Rising resistance and broken economics are driving the crisis.

First-Episode Psychosis: Why Early Intervention and Family Support Save Lives

First-episode psychosis is treatable - but only if caught early. Learn how coordinated specialty care and family support can restore lives, reduce relapse, and help people return to work, school, and independence.

Gastritis and H. pylori: What It Is, How It’s Treated, and What Really Works

Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation, often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it’s diagnosed, treated with antibiotics and acid blockers, and why proper treatment prevents ulcers and cancer.

Gastritis and H. pylori: What It Is, How It’s Treated, and What You Need to Know

Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation, often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with antibiotics and acid blockers, and why lifestyle changes matter for long-term healing.

FDA List of Authorized Generics: Where to Find and How to Use It

Learn where to find the FDA's official list of authorized generics, how to use it to save on prescriptions, and why it often doesn't tell you if a drug is actually available. Get practical steps to find real savings.

How to Use Patient Advocacy Foundations to Get Medication Grants

Learn how to apply for medication grants through patient advocacy foundations like the Patient Advocate Foundation. Get step-by-step guidance on eligibility, application, and funding limits to afford life-saving prescriptions.

How to Share Over-the-Counter and Supplement Use Accurately with Your Provider

Learn how to accurately share your over-the-counter medications and supplement use with your healthcare provider to prevent dangerous interactions. Essential tips for safe, informed care.

Why You Should Never Skip Doses: Timing Your Prescription Medication

Skipping prescription doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to life-threatening blood pressure spikes. Learn why timing matters, how to stay on track, and what to do if you miss a pill.

Male Hypogonadism: Recognizing Low Testosterone Symptoms and Effective Therapy Options

Male hypogonadism causes low testosterone, leading to fatigue, low libido, and muscle loss. Learn the real symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the safest, most effective treatment options backed by current medical guidelines.

Peak Flow Monitoring in Asthma: How to Track Daily Readings and Use Threshold Zones

Learn how to track your peak flow daily, find your personal best, and use the green-yellow-red zone system to manage asthma before symptoms worsen. Simple, proven, and life-saving.

Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What Every Provider Needs to Know

Pharmacists are raising red flags about NTI generics like warfarin and levothyroxine, where tiny differences in absorption can cause serious harm. Learn why substitution risks are rising and what patients and providers need to know.