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Printing Medication Guides at Pharmacies: Know Your Rights and How to Request Them
You have the legal right to receive a printed or electronic Medication Guide with certain prescriptions. Learn what these FDA-required documents are, why pharmacies sometimes skip them, and how to insist on getting yours.
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Learn 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 NovLearn 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 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 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 NovIsoniazid is vital for treating tuberculosis but carries a significant risk of liver damage, especially when combined with rifampin or in slow acetylators. Learn how genetics, drug interactions, and monitoring affect safety.
Published ON: 12 Nov