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.
Learn the science-backed melatonin dosing strategy for sleep and jet lag-timing, dose, and formulation matter more than you think. Stop guessing and start resetting your rhythm correctly.
Overseas manufacturing quality issues are putting patient safety at risk, with contaminated drugs, fake documentation, and hidden material substitutions rising sharply. Learn how unannounced inspections, AI monitoring, and strict oversight can prevent disasters.
Digital prescription transfer lets you move your meds from any pharmacy to an online one in minutes-no doctor visit needed. Learn how it works, which pharmacies support it, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Evidence-based return-to-run plans for shin splints and stress fractures. Learn the 6-phase rehab protocol, why the 10% rule fails, and how to avoid re-injury with proper loading, nutrition, and gait retraining.
Most expired medications aren’t toxic-but some are. Learn which ones can turn dangerous, why storage matters, and when it’s safe-or deadly-to use them past their expiration date.
Most sinus infections are viral and don't need antibiotics. Learn how to tell the difference between viral and bacterial sinusitis, what actually helps, and when antibiotics are truly necessary.
Kava may help with anxiety, but it can cause severe liver damage, especially when mixed with medications. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how to spot liver damage early, and safer alternatives.
Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply. Find out how to search by drug name, interpret status codes, and use the app for alerts - plus how it compares to ASHP.
The FDA doesn't just approve generic drugs and move on. It runs a complex, data-driven system to monitor safety after approval, catching manufacturing flaws and rare side effects before they become widespread. Here's how it works - and where it still falls short.