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Negotiated Rebates on Generics: What Insurance Actually Pays for Generic Drugs
Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Yet hidden fees and spread pricing mean insurers often pay more than they should. Here's what really happens behind the scenes.
Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?
Despite generics making up 90% of prescriptions, most doctors receive little training on bioequivalence. This article explores why physicians still doubt generic drugs and what medical education must change to close the knowledge-behavior gap.
Antiplatelet Side Effects: Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, and Ticagrelor Compared
Clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor are key antiplatelet drugs used after heart attacks or stents. Each has different side effects-bleeding, shortness of breath, or poor effectiveness in some patients. Learn which one suits your risk profile.
Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and How Medications Really Work
Gout attacks are caused by uric acid crystals in joints. Learn what triggers them, how medications really work, and how to prevent flares for good-with clear, evidence-based advice.
How to Reduce Pill Burden with Combination Medications for Seniors
Combination medications reduce pill burden for seniors by merging multiple drugs into one tablet, improving adherence, lowering blood pressure, and cutting costs. Learn how they work and when they’re the right choice.
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are exact copies of brand-name drugs, while traditional generics may have different inactive ingredients. Learn the key differences, when each matters, and how to ensure you get the right one.
Retinal Vein Occlusion: Risk Factors and Injections Explained
Retinal vein occlusion is a leading cause of sudden vision loss. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore vision - and what to expect long-term.
Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction
Postpartum thyroiditis is a common but often missed thyroid condition affecting 5-10% of new mothers. Learn the signs, phases, testing, and treatment options to avoid misdiagnosis and get the right care after childbirth.
How to Safely Dispose of Expired Pediatric Medications
Expired pediatric medications can be dangerous-even deadly-for children. Learn how to safely dispose of them, where to find take-back programs, and how to prevent accidental poisoning in your home.
Viral Warts: HPV Infection and How to Remove Them Effectively
Viral warts are caused by HPV and can appear on hands, feet, or face. While many clear on their own, treatments like salicylic acid and cryotherapy offer effective removal options with proven results.
Severe Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia from Diabetes Medications: Emergency Care Protocols
Severe hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia from diabetes medications require immediate, correct emergency care. Know when to use glucagon, how to recognize DKA, and what to do before calling 911.
Ocular Trauma: Chemical Splashes and Immediate First Aid Steps
Learn the critical steps to take after a chemical splash in the eye. Immediate, continuous flushing with water for at least 20 minutes can prevent permanent vision loss. Know what to do-and what not to do-when seconds count.