The Military Shelf Life Extension Program proves many expired drugs remain stable and effective for years beyond their labeled dates - saving billions and challenging outdated pharmaceutical norms.
Agranulocytosis from medications can be deadly, but it's preventable with proper blood monitoring. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to spot early signs of infection, and why regular blood tests save lives.
Discover how generic drugs go from FDA approval via ANDA to your pharmacy shelf - the science, regulation, and business steps that make affordable medication possible.
Subclinical hyperthyroidism may not cause symptoms, but it raises heart risks-especially in older adults. Learn when low TSH levels require treatment and how to protect your heart and bones.
Opioids can cause dangerous breathing pauses during sleep, even in people without prior sleep apnea. This hidden risk leads to overdose deaths at night. Learn how opioids disrupt breathing, who’s most at risk, and what to do to stay safe.
A complete, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous errors, improves communication between doctors, and keeps you safe during hospital visits or care transitions. Learn what to include and how to keep it accurate.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve compression disorder causing numbness, pain, and weakness in the hand. Learn the signs, stages, and proven treatments-from splints to surgery-before permanent damage occurs.
Verifying prescriber and pharmacy details on your medication label prevents dangerous errors. Learn what to check, when to check it, and how to catch mistakes before they harm you.
Pharmacodynamic drug interactions occur when drugs alter each other's effects at the target site, not by changing levels in the body. These can be deadly-like SSRIs with MAOIs-or lifesaving, like antibiotic combos. Know the risks.
Trimethoprim, found in Bactrim and Septra, can cause dangerous spikes in potassium levels-even in people with healthy kidneys. Learn who’s at risk, how it happens, and what to ask your doctor before taking it.
