Most OTC meds like ibuprofen and Tylenol are still safe and effective after expiration if stored properly-but eye drops, antibiotics, and critical drugs can be dangerous. Know which ones to toss and which ones to keep.
Bupropion (Zyban) is a proven smoking cessation aid that works by reducing cravings without nicotine. But it has serious drug interactions - especially with MAOIs, varenicline, and alcohol. Learn how to use it safely and effectively.
Global pharmacovigilance harmonization is improving drug safety by standardizing adverse event reporting across countries. Learn how ICH guidelines, AI, and WHO efforts are making generic drugs safer worldwide.
The FDA conducts thousands of facility inspections each year to ensure drugs and medical devices are made safely. Learn how risk-based inspections, Form 483, data integrity checks, and preparation strategies keep products compliant and safe for patients.
Doctors recommend generic medications because they’re just as effective and save patients money - yet many still hesitate. Here’s why the science supports generics, why patients doubt them, and how doctors can build trust.
Learn when to call 911 versus your doctor for medication reactions. Know the life-threatening signs of anaphylaxis and how to act fast before it’s too late.
The FDA ensures generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name drugs through a strict bioequivalence process. Learn how the ANDA system works, why generics cost less, and how the agency maintains quality across global manufacturing sites.
Ivermectin is a vital tool in humanitarian aid, used to treat parasitic infections like scabies, river blindness, and hookworm in crisis zones. Safe, cheap, and easy to distribute, it prevents outbreaks and saves lives when clean water and sanitation are unavailable.
Interstitial lung disease causes progressive lung scarring that reduces oxygen flow. Learn about its types, how it's diagnosed, current treatments like antifibrotic drugs, and new advances in 2025 that are improving survival and quality of life.
Triple inhaler therapy combines three COPD medications to reduce flare-ups in high-risk patients. Learn who benefits most, the real risks, device differences, and how to use it safely.
Sharing your full medical history-including prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs-is essential to avoid dangerous medication errors. Learn how to prepare for appointments and why even small details matter.
Learn the difference between dose-related and non-dose-related side effects in pharmacology - why some are predictable and others aren't, how genetics play a role, and what it means for your safety on medication.
