Category: Medications and Treatments - Page 4
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Dec
Discover essential, science-backed resources for doctors on prescribing generic medications. Learn how generics work, how to explain them to patients, and why they're just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs.
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Dec
Expired antibiotics may still look fine, but they often lose potency and can cause dangerous antibiotic resistance. Learn what really happens to these drugs after their expiration date-and why taking them can be riskier than you think.
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Dec
Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous changes in blood levels, breakthrough seizures, or organ rejection. What the data really says about safety.
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Dec
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA data, cost comparisons, and evidence-based communication to improve adherence and reduce healthcare costs-without compromising safety.
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Dec
Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time with smart reminders, tracking, and personalized alerts. Proven to improve adherence by up to 40%, these tools are free, easy to use, and work better than pill organizers or alarms.
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Dec
FDA generic drug approvals save billions annually by lowering drug prices. See year-by-year savings from 2018 to 2022 and how generics cut $445 billion in 2023 alone.
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Nov
Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in copays, prior authorization, substitution rules, and formularies. Learn how your state handles generics and what to do if your prescription is denied.
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Nov
Learn the latest safety protocols for handling and administering chemotherapy drugs to protect patients, staff, and caregivers. Updated for 2024, this guide covers PPE, verification steps, home care risks, and new requirements for managing immune reactions.
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Nov
Learn how to safely transport insulin, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive medications in extreme heat or cold. Avoid degradation, loss of potency, and dangerous exposure with proven travel tips and real-world protocols.
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Nov
Learn which antibiotics are safe during pregnancy, their common side effects, and how to make informed decisions with your doctor. Avoid risks and treat infections effectively.