Learn how to read expiration dates on medicine packaging, understand the difference between pharmacy and manufacturer dates, and know which medications are risky to use after they expire. Stay safe with clear, practical advice.
Learn how to request lower-cost therapeutic alternatives for your medications. Discover practical steps, real examples, and how to navigate insurance hurdles to save money without compromising health.
Learn how to safely remove personal data from prescription bottles to prevent identity theft. Discover the best methods, common mistakes, and expert tips for secure disposal.
Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions by comparing price to health outcomes. Learn why some generics cost 20x more than equally effective alternatives-and how to spot real savings.
MAOIs are effective antidepressants but require strict dietary rules to avoid dangerous tyramine interactions. Learn which foods to avoid, what’s safe, and how newer MAOI formulations reduce risks.
African-made antiretroviral generics are now being used to treat HIV across the continent, reducing dependence on imports and cutting costs. With WHO-approved drugs like TLD and long-acting injectables on the rise, local production is transforming HIV care.
Pharmaceutical supply chain failures lead to dangerous drug shortages, counterfeit medicines, and temperature-damaged treatments - putting millions of patients at risk every year. Here's how broken logistics impact safety - and what’s being done to fix it.
Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness that worsens with use and improves with rest. Learn how immunotherapy, including steroids, IVIG, thymectomy, and new drugs like efgartigimod, helps manage this autoimmune disorder.
Azathioprine and mycophenolate are key immunosuppressants used in transplants and autoimmune diseases. Learn how they work, their dangerous drug interactions, side effects, and which one is right for you.
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to the FDA’s MedWatch system. Step-by-step guide for patients and providers on using Form 3500B, what to include, and why your report matters.