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Behavioral Economics: Why Patients Choose Certain Drugs - Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense
Why do patients choose expensive drugs over cheaper, equally effective ones? Behavioral economics reveals how psychology - not logic - drives medication decisions. Learn how nudges, loss aversion, and defaults improve adherence and save lives.
How Long Medications Actually Remain Effective After Expiration
Most medications remain effective years after their expiration date - if stored properly. Learn which pills still work, which ones to avoid, and why expiration dates are more about profit than science.
How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice
Learn how to read FDA Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and monitoring requirements. Know where to look, what to do, and how to stay safe with your prescription.
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Real Benefits and Common Side Effects
GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound can help people lose 15-20% of body weight, but come with nausea, high costs, and require long-term use. Learn how they work, their real side effects, and what to expect.
FDA's 180-Day Exclusivity: How First Generic Applicants Gain Market Advantage
FDA's 180-day exclusivity gives the first generic drug applicant a legal edge to launch without competition-but loopholes let companies delay entry. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why reform is urgent.
Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease
Proper antibiotic dosing in kidney disease prevents toxicity and treatment failure. Learn how creatinine clearance guides dosing, which antibiotics need adjustments, and why acute vs. chronic kidney injury changes everything.
Palliative Care in Cancer: How to Control Pain and Improve Quality of Life
Cancer pain doesn't have to be unbearable. With the right approach, 80-90% of it can be controlled. Learn how pain assessment, medications, radiation, and palliative care teams work together to restore quality of life.
FDA Sentinel Initiative: How Big Data Detects Drug Safety Issues
The FDA Sentinel Initiative uses big data from millions of patient records to detect drug safety issues in real time, replacing outdated reporting systems with active surveillance powered by AI and real-world evidence.
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity
ACE inhibitors and ARBs treat high blood pressure and kidney disease but shouldn't be combined. Learn why mixing them raises risks of kidney failure and high potassium-and what safer alternatives exist.
How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors
Keep an accurate, up-to-date medication list to prevent dangerous errors, avoid harmful interactions, and ensure safer care during every doctor visit or emergency. Start today with a simple step-by-step guide.