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Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What Really Happens Behind the Counter
Pharmacists support generic substitution to save costs, but face real challenges with patient trust, doctor communication, and complex drug types. Learn what really happens behind the counter.
Why Generic Medications Cost Less for Patients and Insurers
Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they don’t require expensive research or clinical trials. They’re identical in effectiveness but save patients and insurers billions each year-when you know how to use them.
Interstitial Lung Disease: Understanding Progressive Scarring and Current Treatment Options
Interstitial lung disease causes progressive lung scarring that makes breathing harder. Learn how it’s diagnosed, the latest treatments like antifibrotic drugs and zampilodib, why pulmonary rehab works, and what to do if you’re misdiagnosed.
Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously
Mixing antihistamines with alcohol can dangerously increase drowsiness, impair coordination, and raise the risk of accidents. Learn why even "non-drowsy" allergy meds aren't safe with drinks-and what to use instead.
How to Evaluate Stability of Repackaged or Pillbox Medications
Repackaged or pillbox medications lose stability faster than original packaging. Learn how to safely determine expiration dates, recognize degradation signs, and protect yourself from ineffective or dangerous meds.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect
Learn what to expect on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days, including what you can drop off, where to find a site, what happens to your meds, and why it matters for safety and the environment.
Hatch-Waxman Act: How U.S. Law Made Generic Drugs Fast, Affordable, and Legal
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the legal framework that made generic drugs fast, safe, and affordable in the U.S. By allowing abbreviated approvals and patent challenges, it saved over $1.7 trillion in healthcare costs and now drives over 90% of prescriptions.
How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families
Learn how to build a safe OTC medicine cabinet for your family to prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and expired medication risks. Simple steps for storage, locking, organizing, and disposal.
Salt Substitutes and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: The Hidden Potassium Danger
Salt substitutes with potassium chloride can cause dangerous potassium buildup in people taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs, leading to life-threatening hyperkalemia. Learn who’s at risk and what to do instead.
Post-Market Surveillance: How the FDA Monitors Generic Drugs After Approval
The FDA monitors generic drugs after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and AI tools to catch safety issues that clinical trials miss. Learn how FAERS, Sentinel, and inspections keep generics safe.
