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Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels: What Patients Need to Know
Learn how to read FDA drug labels to understand real risks and benefits - not just jargon. Get clear tips on finding key info, interpreting numbers, and asking the right questions to make smarter treatment decisions.
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Learn how to read refill information on your prescription label, avoid running out of medication, and understand insurance rules, pharmacy changes, and digital tools that help you stay on track.
Published ON: 7 NovLung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans saves lives for smokers and former smokers. Early detection boosts survival from 6% to 60%. New targeted therapies like osimertinib improve outcomes when cancer is caught early.
Published ON: 10 NovLearn how medication risks change during each trimester of pregnancy, which drugs are safest when, and how to make informed choices without unnecessary fear. Evidence-based guidance for expecting parents.
Published ON: 17 NovThe FDA ensures generic drugs meet the same safety and effectiveness standards as brand-name drugs through strict bioequivalence testing, manufacturing oversight, and labeling rules. Generics are not cheaper because they're weaker-they're cheaper because they don't repeat expensive clinical trials.
Published ON: 16 NovCalcium-fortified juices may seem healthy, but they can block absorption of key medications like antibiotics, thyroid hormones, and osteoporosis drugs. Learn which meds are affected, how long to wait, and why most people never get warned.
Published ON: 1 Nov