Author: Kimberly Vickers

29Jan

How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications

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Teach teens to manage their own prescriptions with a step-by-step plan that builds responsibility, prevents misuse, and ensures safety before they leave home. Learn how to use tools, routines, and communication to turn medication management into a lifelong skill.

28Jan

Common Pharmacy Dispensing Errors and How to Prevent Them

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Pharmacy dispensing errors affect millions each year, often due to system flaws-not human error. Learn the top 5 types of mistakes, why they happen, and proven ways to prevent them using barcode scanning, double-checks, and smart technology.

27Jan

PTSD Nightmares: How Prazosin and Sleep Therapies Actually Work

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PTSD nightmares disrupt sleep and recovery. Prazosin can help reduce them, but evidence shows sleep therapies like CBT-I and IRT offer longer-lasting relief. Learn how these treatments work and which might be right for you.

26Jan

China and India Manufacturing: Risks and FDA Monitoring in Pharma Supply Chains

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China and India dominate global pharmaceutical manufacturing, but FDA monitoring reveals major differences in quality and compliance. Learn why India leads in regulatory safety and how China's scale comes with hidden risks.

26Jan

Asthma Inhaler Technique for Children: Step-by-Step Guide

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Learn the correct step-by-step technique for using asthma inhalers with spacers and masks in children. Discover age-specific breathing methods, common mistakes, and how to improve medication delivery to reduce symptoms and hospital visits.

24Jan

Adherence Tracking: Digital Tools for Managing Generics

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Digital adherence tools are helping patients take their generic medications consistently. Learn how smart pillboxes, electronic blister packs, and pharmacy dashboards are reducing non-adherence and cutting healthcare costs.

23Jan

How to Switch Back from a Generic to a Brand Medication Safely

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Switching back from a generic to a brand-name medication can be necessary for safety - especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs. Learn how to document your case, get insurance approval, and avoid dangerous treatment gaps.

22Jan

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and National Statistics

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Generic drugs saved $467 billion in the U.S. in 2024 alone. Learn the real cost differences, national statistics, and how to save money without sacrificing quality or safety.

21Jan

Cardiovascular Generics: What Safety Studies and Real-World Data Really Show

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Cardiovascular generics save billions, but are they as safe as brand-name drugs? Real-world data shows mixed results - especially for statins and ARBs. Here's what the studies really say.

20Jan

Ocular Surface Disease: Effective Care for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

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Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of dry eye. Learn how daily home care, in-office treatments like LipiFlow, and medications can manage symptoms and prevent long-term damage.

19Jan

Step Counts and NEAT: How Daily Movement Burns Calories for Weight Management

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Discover how daily movement like walking, standing, and climbing stairs-known as NEAT-burns calories without exercise. Learn the real math behind step counts and how to use them for effective weight management.

18Jan

Sterile Manufacturing for Injectables: Key Requirements and Modern Standards

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Sterile manufacturing for injectables ensures life-saving drugs are free from microbes and contaminants. Learn the critical requirements, regulatory standards, and real-world challenges behind producing safe injections.