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Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access

Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access

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Generic drug shortages are rising, threatening patient access to essential medications. Causes include thin profit margins, manufacturing concentration, and global supply chain risks. These shortages delay treatments, increase costs, and harm health outcomes.

Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage Before You Change

Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage Before You Change

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Switching health plans? Your generic drug coverage can change dramatically. Learn how to check formularies, understand tiers, avoid cost traps, and save hundreds on prescriptions each year.

Anaphylaxis Action Plan: How Schools and Workplaces Can Prepare for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

Anaphylaxis Action Plan: How Schools and Workplaces Can Prepare for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

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An anaphylaxis action plan is a life-saving protocol for schools and workplaces. Learn what it must include, why epinephrine is critical, and how to ensure staff are trained and ready to respond in a severe allergic reaction.

How Support Groups and Community Programs Improve Medication Compliance

How Support Groups and Community Programs Improve Medication Compliance

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Support groups and community programs significantly improve medication compliance by offering peer support, practical advice, and emotional connection-proven to reduce missed doses and hospital readmissions for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression.

Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Can't Afford to Ignore

Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Can't Afford to Ignore

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Simvastatin can cause life-threatening muscle damage when mixed with common drugs or grapefruit juice. Learn which combinations are dangerous, what symptoms to watch for, and how to stay safe.

Cervical Cancer Prevention: How HPV Vaccination and Pap Testing Save Lives

Cervical Cancer Prevention: How HPV Vaccination and Pap Testing Save Lives

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HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening with HPV testing can prevent nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Learn how these tools work together to protect women and why early action saves lives.

Generic Prescribing Guidelines: Professional Recommendations for Clinicians

Generic Prescribing Guidelines: Professional Recommendations for Clinicians

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Generic prescribing saves the NHS £1.3 billion yearly and reduces medication errors by 50%. Learn when to prescribe generics, when to stick with brands, and how to explain it to patients-backed by NHS, FDA, and WHO guidelines.

Sinusitis in Allergy Sufferers: Effective Treatment and When to See a Specialist

Sinusitis in Allergy Sufferers: Effective Treatment and When to See a Specialist

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Allergy sufferers often struggle with recurring sinusitis because inflammation from allergies blocks sinus drainage. Effective treatment combines nasal steroids, saline rinses, and allergy control-not just antibiotics. Learn when to seek specialist care for lasting relief.

Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines Which Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted

Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines Which Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted

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Learn how the FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can be safely substituted for brand-name medications. Understand AB and B codes, the Orange Book, and what this means for your prescriptions.

FDA Generic Drug Approval: Complete Step-by-Step Process

FDA Generic Drug Approval: Complete Step-by-Step Process

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Learn the complete FDA generic drug approval process through the ANDA pathway. Understand bioequivalence requirements, submission steps, review timelines, and how generics save billions while meeting strict safety standards.

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

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Antidepressants help millions manage depression and anxiety, but they come with risks. Learn the main types, how long they take to work, common side effects, and how to stay safe while using them.

OTC Antacids and Antibiotics: How Timing Affects Your Treatment

OTC Antacids and Antibiotics: How Timing Affects Your Treatment

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Taking OTC antacids with certain antibiotics can reduce their absorption by up to 90%, leading to treatment failure. Learn which antibiotics are affected, how to time doses safely, and what alternatives to use.