Archive: 2026/02

Feb, 22 2026
Patient Assistance Programs from Drug Companies: Eligibility Criteria Explained

Patient Assistance Programs from Drug Companies: Eligibility Criteria Explained

Learn the real eligibility rules for patient assistance programs from drug companies - income limits, insurance traps, Medicare hurdles, and how to avoid common application mistakes that cause denials.

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Feb, 20 2026
How to Properly Dispose of Expired Controlled Substances and Narcotics

How to Properly Dispose of Expired Controlled Substances and Narcotics

Learn the legal and safe ways to dispose of expired controlled substances like opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. Follow DEA rules to avoid fines, protect public safety, and maintain compliance.

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Feb, 17 2026
Counterfeit Generics: How to Protect Yourself from Fake Medications

Counterfeit Generics: How to Protect Yourself from Fake Medications

Counterfeit generics are fake versions of cheap, life-saving drugs that can contain no active ingredient - or toxic chemicals. Learn how to spot them, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from dangerous fakes.

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Feb, 13 2026
Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines

Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines

Methadone saves lives but can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes. Learn when and how to monitor QT prolongation with ECGs to prevent sudden cardiac death in opioid treatment patients.

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Feb, 8 2026
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Diagnosis and Desensitization

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Diagnosis and Desensitization

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) is a chronic condition causing asthma, nasal polyps, and reactions to NSAIDs. Diagnosis requires clinical history or an aspirin challenge. Aspirin desensitization combined with sinus surgery is the most effective long-term treatment, reducing polyp recurrence and improving quality of life.

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Feb, 7 2026
How Liver and Kidney Changes in Older Adults Affect Drug Metabolism

How Liver and Kidney Changes in Older Adults Affect Drug Metabolism

As we age, liver and kidney changes alter how drugs are processed, increasing the risk of side effects. Learn how these changes affect medication safety and what you can do to stay safe.

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Feb, 4 2026
How to Keep a Medication Journal When Switching to Generic Drugs

How to Keep a Medication Journal When Switching to Generic Drugs

Switching to generics saves money but may cause unexpected effects. A medication journal tracks side effects and effectiveness. Learn what to log, how to track, and when to see a doctor. FDA's Apple Health makes it easier.

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Feb, 2 2026
Pain and Sleep: How to Break the Insomnia-Pain Cycle

Pain and Sleep: How to Break the Insomnia-Pain Cycle

Chronic pain and insomnia feed each other in a vicious cycle that worsens both conditions. Learn how sleep deprivation increases pain sensitivity, why medications often fail, and how CBT-I is the most effective way to break the cycle and reclaim rest.

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Feb, 1 2026
Blood Thinner Bleeding: When to Seek Emergency Care

Blood Thinner Bleeding: When to Seek Emergency Care

Learn when bleeding on blood thinners is an emergency and when it’s manageable at home. Know the warning signs, how to respond, and why stopping your medication can be more dangerous than the bleed itself.

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