Category: Medications - Page 5
Generic Drug Supply Chain: How Medicines Reach Pharmacies
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. This is how they’re made, shipped, and priced-and why shortages keep happening.
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Medications with a Narrow Therapeutic Index: Why Expiration Dates Matter More Than You Think
NTI medications like warfarin, lithium, and digoxin have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Expired versions can lose potency or degrade dangerously - putting lives at risk. Never use them past their expiration date.
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How Insurers Decide Which Generic Drugs to Cover
Insurers use strict criteria to choose which generic drugs to cover, focusing on cost, safety, and effectiveness. Learn how formularies work, what P&T committees do, and how to get coverage when a drug is denied.
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Why Switch to Generic Medications: Proven Reasons and Real Savings
Generic medications work just like brand-name drugs but cost up to 85% less. Learn why the FDA approves them, how much you can save, and how to switch safely without risking your health.
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Generic Drug Availability: How Long After Patent Expiration Until You Can Buy It?
Generic drugs don't appear immediately after a brand-name drug's patent expires. Legal delays, patent thickets, and corporate strategies can push availability out by years - here's why and what it means for your prescriptions.
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Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves money without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to monitor your health after the switch.
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When to Get a Baseline CK Test Before Starting Statins
A baseline CK test before starting statins isn't for everyone - but if you're over 75, have kidney issues, or take interacting meds, it can prevent unnecessary drug stoppages and catch serious muscle damage early.
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Prior Authorization for Generics: Why Your Insurance Might Block Common Medications
Despite being cheaper and equally effective, many generic medications now require insurance approval before filling. Learn why this is happening, how it affects patients, and what you can do to get your meds faster.
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Benoquin Cream vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Skin Depigmentation
Benoquin Cream (monobenzone) permanently lightens skin for widespread vitiligo. Learn how it compares to alternatives like Ruxolitinib, phototherapy, and steroids - and which option is right for you.
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Desensitization Protocols for Medication Side Effects: When They’re Used
Drug desensitization lets patients with severe allergies safely receive life-saving medications like antibiotics and chemotherapy. Learn when it’s used, how it works, and who should avoid it.
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