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Alan Gervasi 10 9 Dec 2025

How to Read Expiration Dates on Medication Packaging Correctly

Learn how to read expiration dates on medication packaging, understand what they really mean, and know which drugs are safe-or dangerous-to use after they expire. Avoid health risks and wasted money.

Alan Gervasi 8 5 Dec 2025

Generic Drug Prices Over Time: Year-by-Year Changes and What Drives Them

Generic drug prices have dropped overall, but year-by-year volatility affects millions. Learn why some generics spike 300% while others get cheaper, and what patients can do when costs rise.

Alan Gervasi 11 3 Dec 2025

How to Compare Bioavailability and Bioequivalence in Generic vs Brand Drugs

Learn how bioavailability and bioequivalence ensure generic drugs work like brand-name versions. Understand the science behind FDA standards, real-world results, and when to be cautious with switches.

Alan Gervasi 13 2 Dec 2025

Mineral Bone Disorder in CKD: Understanding Calcium, PTH, and Vitamin D

CKD-MBD is a serious systemic disorder affecting calcium, PTH, and vitamin D in kidney disease patients. It increases fracture and heart disease risk. Early detection and balanced treatment are key to survival.

Alan Gervasi 10 1 Dec 2025

How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks

Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly medication errors. Understand which drugs demand extra safeguards, how to perform a true double check, and why most hospitals get it wrong.

Alan Gervasi 10 1 Dec 2025

How to Use Patient Assistance Programs When No Generic Medication Exists

When no generic drug exists, patient assistance programs can cover 100% of the cost. Learn how to apply, avoid accumulator traps, and get brand-name medications for free or low cost-even with insurance or Medicare.

Alan Gervasi 9 1 Dec 2025

Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid

Learn which antihistamines are safe during pregnancy and which to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on loratadine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, and what to skip for your health and your baby's.

Alan Gervasi 9 28 Nov 2025

Antihistamines: First-Generation vs. Second-Generation Compared

Learn the key differences between first- and second-generation antihistamines, including which one works best for daily use, sleep, or sudden allergy attacks - and why doctors now recommend one over the other.

Alan Gervasi 12 27 Nov 2025

Cross-Border Pharmacy Services in the EU: How Generic Drug Mobility Works Today

Learn how EU citizens can legally buy generic drugs across borders using digital prescriptions. Discover the system, its benefits, hidden barriers, and what you need to do to use it safely and affordably.

Alan Gervasi 9 22 Nov 2025

OTC Allergy Relief: How to Choose the Right Antihistamine and Dose for Your Symptoms

Learn how to choose the right OTC antihistamine-Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra-based on your symptoms, lifestyle, and tolerance for drowsiness. Get clear, evidence-backed advice on dosing, side effects, and what really works.

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