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How to Read OTC Drug Facts Labels Correctly and Confidently
Learn how to read OTC drug facts labels to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and choose the right medicine safely. Know what to look for - and what to skip.
Read More- December 9, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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How to Prevent Heat-Related Medication Problems in Seniors
Heat can turn common senior medications into life-threatening risks. Learn which drugs increase heat danger, how to adjust them safely, hydration tips, cooling strategies, and warning signs that mean calling 911.
Read More- December 8, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Generic Appearance Changes: Why Your Pill Color and Shape Keep Changing
Generic pills often change color, shape, or markings due to trademark laws - not because they’re different drugs. Learn why this happens, how it affects your health, and what you can do to stay safe.
Read More- December 7, 2025
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How FDA Approval Costs for Generics Impact Drug Prices and Patient Access
FDA approval costs for generic drugs are rising, delaying access and increasing patient expenses. Learn how GDUFA fees, reformulation delays, and regulatory policies impact drug prices and healthcare savings.
Read More- December 6, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs
Big Pharma uses legal loopholes like product hopping and REMS abuse to block generic drugs, keeping prices high. Learn how antitrust laws are starting to fight back-and what it means for your prescriptions.
Read More- December 5, 2025
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How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices
Buyers like Medicare use the presence of generic drug alternatives to force lower prices on brand-name medications. This strategy saves billions and works because competition drives prices down-sometimes by over 97%.
Read More- December 4, 2025
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How to Manage Patient Perception and Nocebo Effects with Generic Medications
Generic medications are chemically identical to brand-name drugs, yet many patients report worse side effects - not because of chemistry, but because of perception. Learn how nocebo effects shape treatment outcomes and how to manage them.
Read More- December 4, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Medical Tourism and Medication Safety: What You Must Know Before You Travel
Medical tourism offers big savings but comes with hidden risks - especially around medications. Learn how to avoid dangerous drug interactions, fake pills, and post-travel treatment gaps when getting care abroad.
Read More- December 3, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Actually Interacts and What Doesn't
Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills - only rifampin and rifabutin do. Learn which ones are safe, which ones aren't, and why the myth still persists despite decades of evidence.
Read More- December 2, 2025
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How Long Does the FDA Take to Approve Generic Drugs? 2025 Timelines Explained
The FDA's generic drug approval timeline averages 10 months, but simple generics can be approved in under 40 days. Complex drugs take longer. AI, priority reviews, and new programs are speeding things up - here's how.
Read More- December 1, 2025
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Counseling for Sexual Side Effects from Medications: What You Need to Know
Sexual side effects from medications like antidepressants are common, often untreated, and preventable. Learn how counseling, medication switches, and simple strategies can help you stay on treatment without sacrificing your sex life.
Read More- December 1, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Workplace Wellness: How to Educate Employees About Generic Benefits
Most employees ignore wellness programs because they don’t understand how they benefit personally. Learn how to explain wellness benefits clearly, personally, and legally to boost participation and save money.
Read More- December 1, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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