New substitution rules in the U.S. House of Representatives, effective 2025, require strict digital filings, committee approvals, and severity classifications for amendments. These changes have sped up legislation but reduced minority input, sparking debate over fairness and democracy.
Learn how to safely manage pain in 2026 with updated CDC and FDA guidelines that limit opioid use, reduce overdose risks, and promote non-addictive alternatives. Know the thresholds, alternatives, and patient protections.
Learn how to find and interpret patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book - the official source for tracking when generic drugs can enter the market. Includes step-by-step search tips and key limitations.
Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index-tiny margins between effectiveness and toxicity. Without regular blood monitoring, even small changes in dose or other medications can lead to seizures, heart rhythm problems, or death.
Cetirizine and levocetirizine treat allergies equally well, but levocetirizine often causes less drowsiness. Learn why the difference matters and which one suits your lifestyle.
Teriparatide and abaloparatide are powerful anabolic drugs that rebuild bone in severe osteoporosis. Learn how they differ in effectiveness, side effects, cost, and who benefits most.
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these warnings evolve over time, why they change, and how to track updates to protect your health.
Counterfeit medications are a deadly global problem. Learn the warning signs of fake pills and how to protect yourself by using only licensed pharmacies, checking packaging, and reporting suspicious drugs.
Most sinus infections are viral and don’t need antibiotics. Learn how to tell viral from bacterial sinusitis, when antibiotics actually help, and what really works to recover faster without risking resistance.
EHR integration connects pharmacies and providers to share prescription and health data in real time, cutting errors, saving lives, and reducing costs. Learn how it works, who’s using it, and why most pharmacies still don’t have it in 2026.
