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

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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 But patient distrust and outdated beliefs still hold back adoption.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.
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Dec, 4 2025

Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: Why Combining Them Can Cause Anticholinergic Overload

Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload, increasing risks of confusion, dementia, and delirium-especially in older adults. Safer alternatives exist.
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Dec, 4 2025

Opioid Withdrawal: How to Safely Taper and Manage Symptoms

Learn how to safely taper off opioids with evidence-based strategies to manage withdrawal symptoms, avoid dangerous rapid reductions, and improve long-term outcomes with professional support and non-drug therapies.
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Dec, 4 2025

How Trichomoniasis Affects Women's Health and What to Do About It

Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI in women, often going unnoticed until it causes serious health issues. Learn how it affects fertility, pregnancy, and HIV risk - and how to get tested and treated.
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Dec, 3 2025

Future Approaches to Changing Perceptions of Generic Drugs

Generic drugs save billions annually but still face public distrust. Learn how new education strategies, biosimilars, and technology are reshaping perceptions and building trust in affordable medications.