How to Set Up Automatic Prescription Refills with Your Pharmacy
Set up automatic prescription refills to never run out of meds again. Learn how it works, which pharmacies offer it, what to watch out for, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care
Learn how to spot the signs of a true drug allergy, recognize when it’s an emergency, and understand what steps to take next. From hives to anaphylaxis, know when to call 911 and how to get properly diagnosed.
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Patient Support Groups: Sharing Experiences with Generic Medications
Patient support groups help people understand and trust generic medications by sharing real experiences. Learn how these communities improve adherence, reduce costs, and bridge the gap between science and personal feeling.
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Unexpected Side Effects from Generic Medications: When to Seek Help
Generic medications are usually safe and affordable, but unexpected side effects can happen due to differences in inactive ingredients or manufacturing. Learn when to seek help if you notice new symptoms after switching generics.
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Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Safety
Generic drugs may have the same active ingredient as brand-name versions, but their inactive ingredients - excipients - can trigger allergies, intolerances, and side effects. Learn which ingredients to watch for and how to protect yourself.
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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Access in the U.S.
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with faster market access. It saved billions and now faces new challenges from patent abuse.
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Do Biosimilars Work as Well as Original Biologics? Clinical Evidence Explained
Biosimilars are proven to work as well as original biologics in treating chronic diseases like arthritis, Crohn’s, and cancer. Real-world data from hundreds of thousands of patients confirms equivalent safety and effectiveness-with major cost savings.
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Narcolepsy: Understanding Daytime Sleepiness and Stimulant Treatment Options
Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to improve alertness, but each has different benefits and risks. Learn how they work and what to expect.
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Acid-Reducing Medications: How They Interfere with Other Drugs
Acid-reducing medications like PPIs can drastically reduce the absorption of critical drugs such as HIV antivirals and cancer treatments. Learn which medications are affected, why it happens, and how to prevent dangerous interactions.
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Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics
Pharmacists must stay current on generics to ensure safe substitutions. Learn key CE requirements, FDA Orange Book updates, biosimilars, state laws, and how to choose effective training that reduces errors and protects patients.
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