Author: Helen Sutherland

19 Jan 2026

Pricing Pressure and Shortages in Healthcare: How Supply Chain Crises Drive Costs and Access Issues

Pricing pressure and drug shortages are worsening healthcare access and costs globally. From insulin to antibiotics, supply chain fragility is leading to higher prices, skipped doses, and worse health outcomes-especially for vulnerable patients.

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18 Jan 2026

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Happy with Generics? What the Data Really Shows

Are patients happy with generic medications? The science says yes-but perception often says no. Learn what really drives satisfaction, how provider communication impacts adherence, and why some drugs trigger more doubt than others.

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17 Jan 2026

How Culture Shapes What We Accept - And Why It Matters for Brands

Culture shapes how people accept brands, tools, and health technologies. Understanding Hofstede’s dimensions - like collectivism and uncertainty avoidance - can make or break adoption. This is not about translation - it’s about trust.

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16 Jan 2026

Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy

Learn the key questions to ask at the pharmacy to avoid dangerous medication errors. Understand your prescription label, verify dosage, storage, and refills, and protect your health with simple checks.

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15 Jan 2026

Personnel Training: Qualifications for Manufacturing Staff in 2026

In 2026, manufacturing staff need more than experience-they need certified skills in safety, quality, and digital systems. Learn the key qualifications, certifications, and training paths that actually move the needle on the factory floor.

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13 Jan 2026

Psoriasis as a Chronic Condition: Skin Care and Systemic Therapy

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-driven condition affecting skin and overall health. Learn how skin care, phototherapy, and systemic treatments like biologics can manage symptoms - and why heart health, mental well-being, and daily habits matter just as much as topical creams.

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12 Jan 2026

Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Stop Them

Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how naming and packaging confusion puts patients at risk-and what’s being done to stop it.

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9 Jan 2026

How to Use Refill Synchronization to Improve Medication Adherence

Refill synchronization lines up all your chronic meds to refill on the same day each month, cutting confusion and improving adherence. Studies show it boosts medication take-rate by 3-8%, reducing hospital visits and saving lives.

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8 Jan 2026

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

Learn how to safely adjust your medications before conception to protect your future baby's health. Discover which drugs to avoid, why folic acid is essential, and how to plan ahead for chronic conditions.

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7 Jan 2026

Epidural and Spinal Procedures on Anticoagulants: Understanding Hematoma Risks

Understanding the real risks of epidural and spinal procedures when on blood thinners. Learn exact timing rules, warning signs, and how to avoid spinal hematoma - a rare but devastating complication.

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