Category: Medications - Page 3
Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
Biosimilars are billed differently than generics under Medicare Part B. Learn how HCPCS codes, ASP-based payments, and the JZ modifier impact provider reimbursement and patient access.
Antiplatelet Medications: Managing Bleeding Risks and Protecting Your Stomach
Antiplatelet medications prevent heart attacks and strokes but raise the risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding. Learn how to protect your stomach while staying protected from clots, and which drugs are safest for your gut.
OTC Nasal Sprays: How to Avoid Rebound Congestion and Use Them Safely
Learn how to safely use OTC nasal sprays without triggering rebound congestion. Discover why three days is the limit, what to use instead, and how to break the cycle if you're already stuck.
Bulk Purchasing and Discounts: How Large-Scale Procurement of Generic Medications Lowers Costs
Bulk purchasing generic medications can cut drug costs by 20% or more for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, short-dated stock, and secondary distributors work - and how to start saving today.
Transplant Immunosuppression: How Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate, and Steroids Work Together After Kidney Transplant
Learn how tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids work together to prevent kidney transplant rejection, their side effects, dosing rules, and what’s changing in modern transplant care.
Antibiotic Combination Products: Generic Availability and What It Means for Patients
Generic antibiotic combination products are becoming more available, offering major cost savings and better access to essential treatments. Learn how they work, why they’re hard to make, and what it means for your health and wallet.
Nosebleeds Linked to Medications: Common Causes and Prevention
Nosebleeds can be caused by common medications like aspirin, NSAIDs, and nasal sprays. Learn which drugs increase risk, how to stop them, and simple prevention steps that work without stopping your meds.
NSAID Safety: GI Risks, Kidney Effects, and How to Monitor Them
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen help with pain but carry serious risks to your stomach and kidneys. Learn how to spot hidden damage, who’s most at risk, and what monitoring steps actually work.
Licensed Pharmacies: How to Make Sure Your Pharmacy Is Legitimate and Safe
Learn how to verify if a pharmacy is licensed and legitimate to avoid counterfeit drugs. Follow simple steps to check state boards, VIPPS seals, and pharmacist credentials - and protect your health from dangerous fake medications.
Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Labels: How Patients Can Understand Them
FDA drug labels are supposed to show if a medication's benefits outweigh its risks-but most are too complex for patients to understand. Learn how to read them, what the FDA is doing to improve them, and how to make smarter decisions with your doctor.
