Category: Medications - Page 2
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Look-alike and sound-alike medication names cause one in four medication errors in U.S. hospitals. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, why mistakes keep happening, and how patients and providers can stop them.
Packaging and Labeling: How to Verify the Authenticity of Generic Medicines
Learn how to verify the authenticity of generic medicines by checking packaging, using UV lights, scanning barcodes, and recognizing red flags. Understand why generics are targeted by counterfeiters and what steps you and your pharmacist can take to stay safe.
ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risk
ACE inhibitors like lisinopril can raise potassium levels, especially when paired with high-potassium foods. Learn which foods to watch, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe without giving up healthy eating.
FDA’s Abbreviated New Drug Application Process Explained: How Generic Drugs Get Approved
Learn how the FDA's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process lets generic drugs reach the market faster and cheaper than brand-name versions, saving billions annually while ensuring safety and equivalence.
CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism
CYP450 enzymes process 90% of medications, but when drugs compete for the same enzyme, it can cause dangerous side effects or treatment failure. Learn how common meds interact, what genetics reveal, and how to stay safe.
Topical vs. Oral Meds: Systemic Absorption and Safety
Topical meds deliver pain relief with far less risk than oral pills. Learn how systemic absorption differs, why topical is safer for most people, and when you still need pills - backed by clinical data and real-world usage.
Switching Medications: Proven Strategies to Reduce Side Effects and Avoid Withdrawal
Switching medications safely requires a tailored plan to avoid withdrawal symptoms and side effects. Learn the four proven methods, which drugs need tapering, and how to prevent dangerous reactions like serotonin syndrome.
Generics vs Brand Biologics: Real Cost Differences in 2026
Biosimilars cut the cost of brand biologics by up to 80%, yet most patients still pay full price. Learn how much you could save, why adoption is slow, and what’s changing in 2026 to make these life-saving drugs more affordable.
How to Use Price Transparency Tools to Compare Drug Costs
Learn how to use free price transparency tools to compare real drug costs across pharmacies, save hundreds per prescription, and avoid overpaying for medications with your insurance. Step-by-step guide for 2026.
How to Discuss Expired Medication Use During Disasters or Shortages
Learn how to safely discuss and use expired medications during disasters or shortages. Understand which drugs still work, which are dangerous, and what to do when no alternatives exist.
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