Category: Medicine - Page 2

Provider Case Studies: Real-World Experiences with Generic Medications

Real provider experiences with generic medications reveal that while most generics work just as well as brand-name drugs, caution is needed for narrow therapeutic index drugs. Cost savings improve adherence, but patient trust and state laws complicate substitution.

Prescription Discount Programs and Coupons: Do They Actually Save Money?

Prescription discount programs and coupons can save you hundreds on meds - but only if you use them right. Learn how to spot real savings, avoid Medicare traps, and find free drugs through assistance programs.

Opioids and Benzodiazepines: How Their Combination Can Stop Your Breathing

Taking opioids and benzodiazepines together can dangerously slow or stop your breathing. Learn why this combination kills hundreds of Americans weekly, who’s most at risk, and what to do if you’re on both.

Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under a different label. Learn which ones are currently available, why their numbers are dropping, and how they compare to traditional generics and biosimilars.

How to Identify Look-Alike Names on Prescription Labels

Learn how to spot dangerous look-alike drug names on prescriptions using tall man lettering, barcode scanning, and proven verification steps to prevent medication errors.

Opioids: Understanding the Risks of Tolerance, Dependence, and Overdose

Opioids are powerful painkillers, but they carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence follows, and overdose can happen even to experienced users-especially after a break. Learn how tolerance works, why relapse is deadly, and what can save lives.

Pain Medications: Opioids vs Non-Opioids - What’s Safe and What’s Not

Opioids aren't the best choice for most chronic pain. New research shows non-opioid options like NSAIDs and Journavx work just as well - with far fewer risks of addiction, overdose, and heart damage.

Otitis Externa: Swimmer’s Ear Causes and Effective Treatment Drops

Swimmer’s ear is a painful outer ear infection caused by moisture and bacteria. Learn what causes it, which ear drops actually work, how to use them correctly, and how to prevent it from coming back.

Antibiotic Shortages: How Drug Shortages Are Putting Infection Treatment at Risk

Antibiotic shortages are worsening globally, forcing doctors to use last-resort drugs and leaving patients without treatment. Rising resistance, broken supply chains, and low profits are putting millions at risk from treatable infections.

How to Appeal a Prior Authorization Denial for Your Medication: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to successfully appeal a prior authorization denial for your medication with step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and insider tips to get your prescription approved. Most denials are reversed-here's how to make sure you're one of them.