Archive: 2025/12

Soy Products and Thyroid Medication: How to Take Levothyroxine Without Interference

Learn how to take levothyroxine safely with soy products. Discover the right timing to avoid absorption issues and keep your thyroid levels stable without giving up tofu, soy milk, or edamame.

Import Alerts: How the FDA Blocks Drugs from Non-Compliant Manufacturers

The FDA uses Import Alerts to block drugs from non-compliant manufacturers, automatically detaining shipments without inspection. Learn how the Green List works, why Indian and Chinese suppliers are being targeted, and what manufacturers must do to stay in the U.S. market.

Spanish-Language Resources on Generic Medications: What Patients Need to Know

Spanish-language resources on generic medications help patients understand that cheaper pills are just as safe and effective as brand names. Learn where to find trusted tools, what to ask your pharmacist, and why regional language differences matter.

HBV Reactivation: How Biologics and Chemotherapy Trigger Liver Danger - And How to Prevent It

HBV reactivation can strike silently during chemotherapy or biologic therapy, causing liver failure. Learn who's at risk, which drugs trigger it, and how simple screening and antiviral prophylaxis can save lives.

Biosimilar Switching: What Happens When You Change from Originator Biologic

Switching from an originator biologic to a biosimilar is safe for most patients with stable autoimmune conditions. Learn what really happens during the switch, why some people stop treatment, and how to make the transition work for you.

Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Drugs Instead of Generics

Prescriber override lets doctors require brand-name drugs instead of generics when safety is at risk. Learn how DAW-1 codes work, state-by-state rules, and when overrides are necessary-or dangerous.

Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and How to Treat It

Medications for heart and kidney disease can cause dangerous high potassium levels, leading to cardiac arrest. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how new treatments let you keep life-saving drugs safely.

Healthcare System Shortages: How Hospital and Clinic Staffing Crises Are Impacting Patient Care

Healthcare shortages are worsening across U.S. hospitals and clinics, with nurse staffing levels at critical lows. Patient safety, access to care, and provider burnout are all under severe strain - here’s what’s really happening on the ground.

Lithium Carbonate Generics: What You Need to Know About Serum Levels

Lithium carbonate generics require strict serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic index. Learn how brand switches, dosing, age, and kidney function affect safety and effectiveness in bipolar disorder treatment.

How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces

Learn how to safely store medications in shared homes with lockable storage, proper temperature control, labeling, and disposal practices to prevent accidents and ensure effectiveness.