Category: Medications and Supplements - Page 3
Generic Drug Shortages: When Too Much Competition Hurts Supply
Generic drugs save billions but are vanishing due to unsustainable pricing and market concentration. Too much competition for simple pills leaves critical medicines with only one or two makers - and when they fail, patients pay the price.
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How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained
Learn how drug-drug interactions work, from enzyme changes to dangerous side effects. Understand the real risks of mixing medications and how to stay safe with common prescriptions and supplements.
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Statins in Liver Disease: Safety and Cardiovascular Benefits Explained
Statins are safe and beneficial for people with liver disease, reducing heart attack risk and even improving liver outcomes. Learn why doctors should prescribe them more often.
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Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured
Crossover trial design is the standard method for proving generic drugs are bioequivalent to brand-name versions. It uses each participant as their own control, reducing variability and cutting study costs by up to 80%.
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How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions for Fewer Copays
Learn how medication synchronization cuts pharmacy visits and copays by aligning all your chronic prescriptions to one monthly refill date. Save money, reduce confusion, and improve adherence with this free pharmacy service.
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Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Learn the key differences between authorized generics and traditional generics - from ingredients and manufacturing to cost and safety. Know which one to ask for when your health depends on consistency.
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Combining Multiple Sedating Medications: Risks and Warning Signs You Can't Ignore
Combining sedating medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol can cause deadly respiratory depression. Learn the most dangerous combinations, warning signs, and how to stay safe.
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Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies don't all agree on generic drug substitution. While most generics are safe and effective, experts warn against switching for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices-like antiseizure meds and blood thinners-where small changes can cause serious harm.
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How to Use Refill Synchronization to Improve Medication Adherence
Refill synchronization lines up all your monthly medications to one refill date, making it easier to stay on track. Studies show it improves adherence by 3-8%, reduces hospitalizations, and cuts healthcare costs. Here’s how to get started.
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Outcomes Economics: The Real Cost-Benefit of Using Generic Medications
Generic medications save billions in healthcare costs, but true value comes from real-world outcomes-not just price. This article breaks down the cost-benefit of generics using health economics data, patient experiences, and clinical evidence.
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