Tag: generic drug safety

How to Identify a Legitimate Generic Drug at the Pharmacy

How to Identify a Legitimate Generic Drug at the Pharmacy

Learn how to identify legitimate generic drugs at the pharmacy by checking labels, verifying pharmacies, spotting counterfeit signs, and using lot numbers to confirm safety. Save money without risking your health.

When Pharmacists Should Flag Problematic Generic Medications

When Pharmacists Should Flag Problematic Generic Medications

Pharmacists play a critical role in catching problematic generic medications that can cause therapeutic failure or adverse effects. Learn when and how to flag unsafe substitutions, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs.

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