The Independent Pharmacy: UK's Pharmaceuticals & Medication Source - Page 2

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Dec, 19 2025

Warfarin Food Interactions: Complete Food List and Guidelines for Safe Use

Learn which foods and drinks interact with warfarin, how to eat safely, and what to avoid to prevent dangerous bleeding or clots. Get the complete vitamin K food list and practical guidelines for stable INR control.
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Dec, 18 2025

How Generic Medicines Saved the U.S. Healthcare System Over $3.4 Trillion

Generic and biosimilar drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $467 billion in 2024 and over $3.4 trillion since 2015. Learn how these affordable medications cut costs, who benefits most, and why policy barriers still hold back even greater savings.
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Dec, 17 2025

How FDA Ensures Generic Drug Quality During Manufacturing

The FDA ensures generic drug quality through strict cGMP standards, unannounced inspections, and rigorous testing of every manufacturing step - not just the final product. This system keeps generics safe, effective, and affordable for millions.
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Dec, 16 2025

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Learn who qualifies for a cochlear implant today, how the evaluation works, and what real outcomes look like - including improved speech, reduced fatigue, and better brain health. Updated for 2025 guidelines.
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Dec, 15 2025

Liquid Biopsy: How Circulating Tumor DNA Is Changing Cancer Monitoring

Liquid biopsy using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) allows non-invasive cancer monitoring through blood tests, offering real-time insights into tumor changes, treatment response, and early recurrence detection. It's replacing invasive biopsies in many cases and is now standard in lung and colorectal cancer care.
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Dec, 15 2025

Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications

Learn where to find accurate, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like DailyMed, OnSIDES, and VigiAccess-plus patient-friendly tools like MedlinePlus.
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Dec, 11 2025

Cold and Flu Medications While Pregnant: What to Avoid and What’s Safe

Learn which cold and flu medications are safe during pregnancy and which ones to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on acetaminophen, decongestants, antivirals, and what to skip.
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Dec, 10 2025

Why Doctors Recommend Generic Medications - And Why Patients Still Hesitate

Doctors recommend generics because they’re just as effective and save patients hundreds a year. But patient distrust and outdated beliefs still hold back adoption. Here’s why generics work - and how to get past the stigma.
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Dec, 8 2025

Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care

Learn how to safely use over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, read Drug Facts labels, avoid dangerous interactions, and know when to call a pharmacist instead of guessing. OTC drugs save lives - but only when used correctly.
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Dec, 5 2025

International Pharmacovigilance: How Global Safety Monitoring Is Being Harmonized

Global drug safety monitoring is becoming more aligned through ICH guidelines, AI, and shared data systems. Learn how harmonization speeds up safety alerts, cuts costs, and protects patients worldwide-even in low-resource countries.