The FDA uses Traceability Lot Codes to quickly track contaminated food batches, cutting outbreak response time from weeks to hours. Learn how the system works, which foods are covered, and what businesses must do to comply.
Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which supplements and foods are most risky with common medications.
SSRIs and clomipramine are the two main medications for OCD. SSRIs are first-line due to fewer side effects, while clomipramine is more potent but harder to tolerate. Dosing is higher than for depression and requires careful titration over weeks to months.
Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and why delays happen. Understand PAS, CBE, and AR submissions, costs, and new FDA programs speeding up approvals.
Learn how creatinine, eGFR, and urinalysis tests detect early kidney damage before symptoms appear. Understand what your numbers mean and why regular screening saves lives.
Medicare Part D in 2025 now caps your annual out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 with no more donut hole. Learn how the new coverage phases work, how to pick the best plan for your meds, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Learn exactly what to bring and discuss at your next doctor appointment to improve care, avoid errors, and save time. Proven tips from top healthcare systems.
Personal health records help you track all your medications across pharmacies, reducing errors and improving safety. Learn how to use them effectively - and why updating them regularly saves lives.
The FDA's 2023-2025 updates to generic drug approval are reshaping how medicines are made and accessed in the U.S. Faster approvals for U.S.-made generics are reducing shortages-but at a cost.
Switching pharmacies requires specific information, especially for controlled medications. Learn what details you need to provide, how DEA rules affect transfers, and how to avoid common delays when moving your prescriptions.
