Category: Medications - Page 4
How Doctors Around the World View Generic Medications
Doctors around the world have very different views on generic medications. In Europe, they're policy-driven. In Asia, they're lifelines. In the U.S., they're trusted but risky. This is how global systems shape generic drug adoption.
Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs
States are using MAC lists, PBM transparency, and anti-price-gouging laws to control rising generic drug costs in Medicaid. With generics making up 85% of prescriptions, these strategies are critical to keeping the program sustainable.
Statin-Related Liver Problems: What You Need to Know About Elevated Liver Enzymes
Statin-related liver enzyme elevations are common but rarely dangerous. Learn when to worry, which statins are safest, and why stopping your medication over mild enzyme spikes could put your heart at risk.
Medication Adherence Challenges for Older Adults: Simple Solutions That Work
Most older adults take multiple medications, but nearly half don't take them as prescribed. Learn the real reasons why - from cost and complexity to isolation - and discover simple, proven solutions that actually work.
How to Prevent Liver Injury from Acetaminophen Combination Products
Learn how to avoid accidental acetaminophen overdose from combination painkillers like Vicodin and Percocet. Discover the real risks, how to track your dose, and what to do if you’ve taken too much.
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production and can lead to fatal adrenal crisis if undiagnosed. Learn who’s at risk and how to get tested.
Prescription Insurance Coverage: 10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Plan
Learn the 10 critical questions to ask about prescription drug coverage before enrolling in a health plan. Avoid surprise bills and ensure your medications are covered at an affordable cost.
Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
Protein-rich meals can reduce medication absorption by up to 50%, especially for drugs like levodopa. Learn how timing and protein redistribution improve effectiveness without cutting protein from your diet.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect
Learn what to expect at National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days, including what meds are accepted, where to go, how the process works, and why it matters for safety and public health.
How Second and Third Generic Drugs Drive Down Prescription Prices
Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive prescription prices down dramatically-often to 40% of the original brand cost. Learn how competition among generics saves patients billions and why fewer competitors mean higher prices.