Jan, 20 2026

Prior Authorization for Generics: Why Insurance Now Requires Approval for Cheap Medications

Why are insurance companies requiring approval for cheap generic drugs like metformin and lisinopril? Learn how prior authorization is delaying care, increasing costs, and what’s being done to stop it.

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Jan, 18 2026

How Medicare Part D Generics Save Money on Copays in 2026

Medicare Part D now caps out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 per year, making generics significantly cheaper. Learn how copays work, how to save more, and what changed in 2025.

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Jan, 17 2026

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

The FDA's Orange Book lists approved drugs and their generic equivalents, showing which ones can be safely substituted. It's the key to understanding patent expirations, exclusivity, and how generics enter the market.

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Jan, 15 2026

What Are Drug Interactions and Why They Matter for Medication Safety

Drug interactions occur when medications, food, or supplements change how a drug works in your body, leading to dangerous side effects or reduced effectiveness. Learn which drugs are most risky and how to prevent harm.

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Jan, 14 2026

Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Actually Interacts and What Doesn’t

Most antibiotics don’t affect birth control pills-only rifampin, rifabutin, and griseofulvin do. Learn which ones are safe, which aren’t, and why the myth still persists despite decades of evidence.

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Jan, 13 2026

RSV Infections: Risks for Infants, Older Adults, and How to Prevent Them

RSV is a leading cause of severe respiratory illness in infants and older adults. Learn the risks, symptoms, and new prevention tools - including vaccines and monoclonal antibodies - that can protect your family this season.

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Jan, 12 2026

Why Cheaper Drugs Feel Less Effective: The Psychology Behind Price and Perceived Power

Why do cheaper drugs feel less effective-even when they’re identical to brand-name pills? The answer lies in psychology, not chemistry. Price shapes perception, and perception shapes results.

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Jan, 11 2026

Antibiotics and Myasthenia Gravis: What You Need to Know About Neuromuscular Weakness Risks

Antibiotics can worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, but not all are equally risky. Learn which antibiotics are safest, who’s most vulnerable, and how to avoid dangerous flare-ups while treating infections.

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Jan, 10 2026

ADHD Stimulants and MAOIs: Understanding the Hypertensive Crisis Risk

Combining ADHD stimulants with MAOIs can cause a life-threatening hypertensive crisis. Learn why this drug interaction is dangerous, which medications carry the highest risk, and what safer alternatives exist.

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Jan, 9 2026

Clarithromycin and Calcium Channel Blockers: How This Drug Interaction Can Cause Dangerous Hypotension

Clarithromycin can dangerously raise levels of calcium channel blockers like nifedipine and amlodipine, causing life-threatening low blood pressure. Azithromycin is the safer alternative. Know the signs and speak up.

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Jan, 8 2026

Lab Monitoring Calendars: Staying Ahead of Side Effects

Lab monitoring calendars help prevent dangerous side effects from medications like clozapine, lithium, and warfarin. Learn how to track blood tests, spot warning signs, and use digital or paper tools to stay safe.

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Jan, 7 2026

How to Safely Transition from Liquid to Chewable or Tablet Medications for Children

Learn how to safely switch your child from liquid medication to chewable or tablet forms-avoid dosing errors, teach proper chewing, and ensure the medicine works as intended.

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