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IBD and Pregnancy: Safe Medications and Fetal Risk Facts

IBD and pregnancy don’t have to mean risky choices. Learn which medications are safe, which to avoid, and how to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis.

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FDA Inspection of Generic Manufacturing Facilities: What to Expect in 2025

Understand what happens during an FDA inspection of generic drug manufacturing facilities in 2025, including the six-system approach, common violations, how to respond to an FDA 483, and how to prepare for both announced and unannounced visits.

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How to Properly Dispose of Expired Controlled Substances and Narcotics

Learn the legal and safe way to dispose of expired controlled substances like opioids and narcotics. Follow DEA-compliant steps for inventory and wastage, avoid common mistakes, and understand recordkeeping requirements.

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How to Compare Dissolution Profiles and What They Mean for Generic and Brand Drugs

Learn how dissolution profile comparison ensures generic drugs work like brand-name versions, using f2 similarity factors, regulatory standards, and real-world testing methods to prove bioequivalence without human trials.

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How to Discuss Cost and Coverage Before Filling a Prescription

Learn how to ask the right questions before filling a prescription to avoid surprise costs. Discover tools, Medicare changes in 2025, and real ways to save on medications.

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Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin carry a serious risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn who's most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

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Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes affects 2-10% of pregnancies. Learn how to manage blood sugar with diet, exercise, and monitoring to protect both mother and baby - with clear targets, real food tips, and what to expect after birth.

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Type 2 Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

Type 2 diabetes is driven by insulin resistance, a hidden condition that leads to metabolic syndrome and raises heart disease risk. Learn how it develops, who's most at risk, and what actually works to reverse it.

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Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Explained

Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Learn how adenotonsillectomy, CPAP, and other treatments work, their success rates, risks, and what parents should know to help their child sleep better and stay healthy.

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How to Check If a Generic Medication Is Available for Your Prescription

Learn how to check if a generic version of your prescription is available and approved by the FDA. Save up to 90% on medication costs by asking the right questions and using trusted tools like the FDA's Drugs@FDA database.

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Counterfeit Generics: How to Protect Yourself from Fake Medications

Counterfeit generics are fake medications that look real but contain no active ingredients or dangerous substitutes. Learn how to spot them, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening fakes.

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Biologics in Severe Asthma: How Anti-IgE and Anti-IL-5 Therapies Work

Biologics like anti-IgE and anti-IL-5 offer targeted relief for severe asthma when standard treatments fail. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what to expect in terms of results, costs, and side effects.

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