Category: Medications - Page 3
How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
Expired medications aren't always dangerous-but some can be deadly. Learn which pills are safe to use after expiration, which to avoid at all costs, and how to assess risk when no alternatives exist.
Generic vs Brand Copays: Average 2024 Costs Explained
In 2024, generic copays are typically $0-$10 while brand copays range from $47 to $100. Learn how Medicare and private insurance tiers work, how to save money, and what’s changing in 2025.
Symptoms of Taking Counterfeit Medications: What to Watch For
Counterfeit medications can look real but contain deadly substances like fentanyl or toxic chemicals. Learn the physical signs and body symptoms that reveal fake pills-and what to do if you suspect you’ve taken one.
How to Reduce Pill Burden with Combination Medications for Seniors
Combination medications reduce pill burden for seniors by combining multiple drugs into one tablet, improving adherence, lowering blood pressure, and cutting healthcare costs. Learn how they work and when they're right for you.
Antiretroviral Therapy and Common Medications: High-Risk Interactions You Can't Ignore
Antiretroviral therapy can interact dangerously with common medications like statins, steroids, and painkillers. Learn which combinations are life-threatening and how to stay safe with HIV treatment.
How to Read OTC Drug Facts Labels Correctly and Confidently
Learn how to read OTC drug facts labels to avoid dangerous overdoses, drug interactions, and allergic reactions. Know the active ingredients, warnings, and directions to use medications safely and confidently.
Acetaminophen and Liver Disease: Safe Dosing to Avoid Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen is safe for most people - but for those with liver disease, even normal doses can cause serious harm. Learn the real safe limits, hidden risks, and how to avoid accidental overdose.
ACE Inhibitors and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Understanding the Hyperkalemia Risk
Combining ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics can dangerously raise potassium levels, leading to life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn who's at risk, how to monitor, and what to do if levels climb.
How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Recommendations to Prescribers
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA guidelines, bioequivalence data, and structured communication to improve adherence, reduce costs, and ensure patient safety.
Provider Education: Understanding Biosimilar Differences and Why It Matters
Understand how biosimilars differ from generics, why provider education is critical for safe adoption, and how this impacts patient access and cost savings in modern healthcare.
