Author: Percival Harrington - Page 2
- By Percival Harrington
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- 3 Feb 2026
Manufacturing Oversight: How FDA Ensures Generic Drug Safety
The FDA ensures generic drug safety through strict bioequivalence standards, cGMP inspections, and continuous post-market surveillance. Every generic must match the brand-name drug in quality, strength, and performance.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 2 Feb 2026
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: How to Relieve Ear Pressure and Restore Hearing
Eustachian tube dysfunction causes ear pressure, muffled hearing, and popping. Learn how to relieve it at home, when to see a doctor, and what treatments work - from nasal sprays to balloon dilation.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 1 Feb 2026
Antibiotic Rashes: When to Stop the Drug and Call the Doctor
Most antibiotic rashes aren't allergic reactions. Learn how to tell the difference between a harmless rash and a dangerous one, when to stop the drug, and why continuing antibiotics often saves lives.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 31 Jan 2026
Setting Up Medication Reminders and Alarms That Work
Learn how to set up medication reminders that actually work-no apps, no guilt, just simple, real-life strategies to help you take your pills on time every day.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 30 Jan 2026
Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand-Name Drugs
Authorized generics are the exact same drugs as brand-name medications, made by the same company, but sold at lower prices. Learn why they cost less and how you can save on prescriptions.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 29 Jan 2026
Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks
Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause 25% of all medication errors worldwide. Learn how similar names and packaging lead to dangerous mistakes-and what patients and providers can do to stop them.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 28 Jan 2026
Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents with minor changes, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how this legal tactic impacts drug access, costs, and patient care.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 27 Jan 2026
Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know
Learn the truth behind common medication myths-from OTC painkillers to antibiotics and herbal supplements-and discover practical steps to avoid dangerous mistakes that lead to hospital visits and even death.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 26 Jan 2026
NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Real Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
NSAIDs relieve pain but carry serious risks of stomach ulcers and bleeding, especially in older adults or those on other medications. Learn who's most at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives exist.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 25 Jan 2026
FDALabel Database: How to Search Drug Labels Accurately and Efficiently
Learn how to use the FDALabel Database to search official FDA drug labels with precision. Find warnings, ingredients, and adverse events across 149,000+ labeling documents - all for free.