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How to Check for Drug Interactions Before Starting New Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to prevent dangerous drug interactions before starting new medications with practical steps, free tools, and expert-backed advice. Protect your health with a complete medication list and smart questions to ask your doctor.
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Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect drug prices. Patents cover inventions; FDA exclusivity blocks generics using clinical data-even without a patent. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
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Published ON: 6 FebLearn how to safely handle, store, and avoid exposure to chemotherapy at home. Essential guidelines for patients and caregivers on protecting yourself, family, and pets during home cancer treatment.
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Published ON: 2 Feb