Category: Medications - Page 2

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Jan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication

If you've had bad reactions or worsening symptoms after switching to a generic drug, you're not alone. Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on your brand medication with clear steps, evidence, and real strategies that work.

30

Dec

Continuing Education for Doctors: Staying Current on Generic Medications
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Continuing Education for Doctors: Staying Current on Generic Medications

Doctors need ongoing education to confidently prescribe generic medications. Learn how CME requirements, FDA standards, and new regulations like the MATE Act are shaping modern prescribing practices - and why it matters for patient outcomes.

29

Dec

Market Competition: How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Affect Prices and Supply
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Market Competition: How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Affect Prices and Supply

Multiple generic drug competitors don't always lower prices-market structure, complex formulations, and corporate strategy often limit real competition. Here's how generic markets really work.

27

Dec

Clinical Outcomes After NTI Generic Switches: What Studies Show
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Clinical Outcomes After NTI Generic Switches: What Studies Show

Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous fluctuations in blood levels. Learn what the evidence says about clinical outcomes, risks, and how to protect yourself.

26

Dec

Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?
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Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?

Biosimilars are not cheap copies - they’re rigorously tested alternatives to expensive biologic drugs. Data from hundreds of thousands of patients shows they work just as well, with the same safety and effectiveness. Here’s what the evidence says.

25

Dec

How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits
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How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits

Learn how to prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits, especially if you're a senior taking multiple prescriptions. Simple steps like using one pharmacy, keeping a full medication list, and asking the right questions can save your health.

24

Dec

Alternative Medication Classes: Different Drugs, Different Side Effects
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Alternative Medication Classes: Different Drugs, Different Side Effects

Different types of medications - prescription, OTC, and herbal - come with different side effects. Learn how to spot dangerous interactions, why generics aren’t always interchangeable, and what to watch for when switching drugs.

23

Dec

Naloxone Co-Prescribing: How It Prevents Opioid Overdoses in Real Life
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Naloxone Co-Prescribing: How It Prevents Opioid Overdoses in Real Life

Naloxone co-prescribing saves lives by giving opioid patients a fast-acting overdose reversal tool. Learn who needs it, how it works, and why it’s now a standard part of safe opioid care.

22

Dec

FDA-Approved Medications You Can Flush Down the Toilet: What’s on the List and When to Do It
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FDA-Approved Medications You Can Flush Down the Toilet: What’s on the List and When to Do It

Only specific FDA-approved medications should be flushed down the toilet - mostly powerful opioids and controlled substances that can cause death if misused. Learn which ones, why flushing is allowed, and safer alternatives.

21

Dec

Physician Liability: Legal Risks When Prescribing Generic Medications
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Physician Liability: Legal Risks When Prescribing Generic Medications

Physicians prescribing generic medications face rising legal risks as federal law shields manufacturers from liability. Learn how to protect yourself with proper documentation, high-risk drug awareness, and updated prescribing practices.

17

Dec

Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help
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Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost is the top reason people skip their medications, leading to serious health risks and billions in avoidable healthcare costs. Learn how to find affordable options, use patient assistance programs, and talk to your doctor about cheaper alternatives.

16

Dec

Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up
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Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up

Dizziness when standing up? It might not be aging-it could be your medications. Learn which drugs cause orthostatic hypotension, how to spot it, and what to do about it before it leads to a fall.