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COVID-19 and its treatments like Paxlovid can dangerously alter how blood thinners work, increasing risks of bleeding or clots. Learn how to safely manage anticoagulants during respiratory infections with up-to-date guidelines and real-world strategies.

Learn how to accurately measure adverse event rates in clinical trials using IR, EIR, and EAIR - and why the FDA now requires exposure-adjusted methods to avoid misleading safety data.

Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review, what questions to ask, and why these virtual check-ins can prevent dangerous drug interactions and improve your safety at home.

Learn how to eat smart at airports and restaurants while managing your weight. Discover what to order, what to avoid, and how to pack smart snacks that keep you full without the calories.

Corticosteroid injections offer fast relief for joint inflammation but aren't a long-term fix. Learn how they work, who benefits most, the real risks of repeated use, and when to choose other treatments.

Polypharmacy-taking five or more medications-can be dangerous. Learn the top risky drug combos, how to spot them, and what to do to protect yourself or a loved one. A practical checklist for safer medication use.

Environmental monitoring in manufacturing ensures contamination is caught before it affects products. Learn how zones, testing methods, and regulations keep pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics safe.

Learn how medications during pregnancy can affect fetal development, which drugs carry real risks, and how to make safe choices with your healthcare team. Understand teratogens, acetaminophen debates, and what to do if you took medicine before knowing you were pregnant.

Counterfeit medications are a deadly global problem. Learn the warning signs of fake pills, where they come from, and how to protect yourself by only using licensed pharmacies and reporting suspicious drugs.

Team-based care improves generic prescribing by combining pharmacists, nurses, and care coordinators to reduce errors, cut costs, and boost adherence-backed by real data from Medicare programs and clinical studies.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about overdose risk using clear, evidence-based language that reduces stigma and increases your chances of getting naloxone and support. No judgment. Just facts.

Learn how to correctly verify controlled substance quantities and directions to prevent dispensing errors, comply with DEA regulations, and protect patients. Essential steps for pharmacists in 2025.