Archive: 2025/11

How to Store Medications to Extend Their Shelf Life Safely

How to Store Medications to Extend Their Shelf Life Safely

Learn how to store medications properly to extend their shelf life safely. Discover which drugs remain effective past expiration, what storage conditions matter most, and when to throw things out.

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How Government Controls Generic Drug Prices in the U.S. Today

How Government Controls Generic Drug Prices in the U.S. Today

Government controls generic drug prices in the U.S. through rebates, Medicare caps, and safety-net programs - not direct price setting. Learn how Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and the 340B program affect what you pay at the pharmacy.

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Warfarin Genetics: How CYP2C9 and VKORC1 Variants Affect Bleeding Risk and Dosing

Warfarin Genetics: How CYP2C9 and VKORC1 Variants Affect Bleeding Risk and Dosing

Warfarin dosing varies widely between people due to genetics. Learn how CYP2C9 and VKORC1 variants affect bleeding risk, why genetic testing matters, and what you can do to stay safe on this common blood thinner.

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Acetaminophen and Liver Disease: Safe Dosing to Avoid Hepatotoxicity

Acetaminophen and Liver Disease: Safe Dosing to Avoid Hepatotoxicity

Acetaminophen can cause severe liver damage, especially in people with liver disease or those who drink alcohol. Learn the safe dosing limits, hidden sources in medications, and what to do if you’ve taken too much.

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How to Make a Medication Action Plan with Your Care Team

How to Make a Medication Action Plan with Your Care Team

Learn how to create a personalized medication action plan with your care team to improve adherence, reduce confusion, and avoid dangerous interactions. Simple steps for anyone taking multiple medications.

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Common FDA Manufacturing Deficiencies: Top Quality Issues in Pharma and Medical Devices

Common FDA Manufacturing Deficiencies: Top Quality Issues in Pharma and Medical Devices

The FDA is cracking down on manufacturing quality failures in pharma and medical devices. In 2025, the top issues are broken sterile processes, fake data, and untested ingredients - with 147 facilities blocked from U.S. markets.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis: How TNF Inhibitors Reduce Spine Inflammation and Improve Daily Life

Ankylosing Spondylitis: How TNF Inhibitors Reduce Spine Inflammation and Improve Daily Life

TNF inhibitors have transformed ankylosing spondylitis treatment by targeting spine inflammation at its source. Learn how these biologic drugs work, who benefits most, their real-world results, and what to expect when starting treatment.

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Provider Cost Awareness: Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices?

Provider Cost Awareness: Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices?

Most doctors don't know how much medications cost - and that gap is hurting patients. Learn why clinicians struggle with drug pricing, how EHR tools are helping, and what needs to change to make care more affordable.

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Counterfeit Medications Online: How Unlicensed Pharmacies Put Your Life at Risk

Counterfeit Medications Online: How Unlicensed Pharmacies Put Your Life at Risk

Buying medicine online can be deadly. Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, fake insulin, and empty capsules are flooding the internet. Learn how to spot fake pharmacies and protect yourself from life-threatening risks.

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How to Use International Mail-Order Safely and Legally for Medications (2025 Guide)

How to Use International Mail-Order Safely and Legally for Medications (2025 Guide)

Learn how to safely and legally buy medication from overseas in 2025 after the U.S. ended the $800 duty-free threshold. Avoid seizures, understand new customs rules, and find trusted pharmacies.

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Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid covers prescription drugs for 85 million Americans, but coverage varies by state. Learn what's included in 2025, how step therapy and prior auth work, and how to avoid delays and high costs.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Proven Psychological Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and More

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Proven Psychological Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and More

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most researched psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and more. Learn how it works, what it's proven to treat, and why it's the gold standard in mental health care.

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