Compulsory licensing lets governments override patents to make life-saving drugs affordable. Used in emergencies like pandemics, it balances innovation with public health - and has cut drug prices by up to 90% in developing countries.
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FDALabel is the FDA's official database for searching full drug labels with precision. Learn how to find boxed warnings, adverse reactions, and drug interactions using advanced filters and export tools - all for free.
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Kidney disease can cause medications to build up to toxic levels, leading to serious harm or death. Learn which common drugs are dangerous, how to spot the risks, and what steps to take to protect your kidneys.
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Understand the three stages of alcohol-associated liver disease-from fatty liver to cirrhosis-and learn how stopping alcohol can reverse damage, improve survival, and save your life.
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Generic drugs look different from brand-name pills because U.S. trademark laws require them to avoid visual similarity. This prevents consumer confusion while ensuring the same effectiveness at a fraction of the cost.
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Recent contamination cases in generic drugs-including NDMA in blood pressure meds and benzene in Mucinex-have led to cancer diagnoses and treatment failures. Learn what’s behind the recalls and how to protect yourself.
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Learn how to store emergency medications properly to prevent spoilage from heat, humidity, and light. Discover proven methods to extend shelf life, avoid common mistakes, and keep life-saving drugs effective during power outages and disasters.
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Learn how to safely exercise while taking statins. Discover practical tips to prevent muscle pain, which statins are easier on muscles, and how to keep moving without risking injury.
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Learn how pregnancy medication safety alerts work, what drugs are risky, and how to make informed choices. Understand FDA and EMA guidelines, real-world data gaps, and what to do before and during pregnancy.
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Sudden shortness of breath could signal a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how doctors diagnose it with D-dimer tests and CTPA scans, and why early action saves lives.
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Learn practical, science-backed home strategies to reduce allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and mold. Discover how combining humidity control, HEPA filters, and bedding encasements can cut symptoms and medication use.
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Pill organizers help millions take meds on time-but using them wrong can be dangerous. Learn which medications are safe to store in them, how to clean them, and how to avoid deadly mistakes.
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