Category: Medications - Page 3
First Generic Approval: Why It Matters and What It Means for Drug Prices and Access
First generic approval by the FDA triggers massive price drops and wider access to medications. Learn how the 180-day exclusivity window works, why it matters for patients, and how it reshapes the drug market.
December 26 2025
How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications
Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds with a step-by-step approach that builds responsibility, reduces misuse, and prepares them for adulthood. Learn how to use routines, apps, locks, and communication to keep them safe.
December 25 2025
How to Work with Your Doctor to Deprescribe and Save Money on Medications
Learn how to work with your doctor to stop unnecessary medications, reduce side effects, and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year on prescriptions through safe, evidence-based deprescribing.
December 24 2025
Insurance Appeals: Fighting Denials When a Generic Medication Doesn't Work
When a generic medication doesn't work, insurance denials can be fought successfully with the right documentation. Learn how to appeal, what evidence matters, and where to get help.
December 20 2025
Metformin Myths and Facts: Tolerability, B12, and Long-Term Use
Metformin is the most prescribed diabetes drug worldwide, but myths about stomach issues, B12 loss, and long-term risks cause many to quit. Here’s what’s true, what’s false, and how to use it safely for life.
December 15 2025
Prescription Insurance Coverage Questions to Ask Your Plan
Don't get blindsided by prescription drug costs. Learn the key questions to ask your insurance plan about formularies, tiers, deductibles, and coverage limits to avoid surprise bills and save hundreds or thousands annually.
December 11 2025
Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits
Learn how the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain uses serialization, electronic tracking, and strict regulations to prevent counterfeit drugs from reaching patients. A deep look at DSCSA and real-world impact.
December 4 2025
Presumed Consent in Pharmacy: When Pharmacists Can Swap Brand Drugs for Generics Without Asking
Presumed consent laws let pharmacists swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics without asking patients - saving billions but raising safety questions. Know your rights, your meds, and your state's rules.
December 2 2025
ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Spot Swelling from This Common Blood Pressure Drug
ACE inhibitor angioedema is a dangerous, often misdiagnosed drug reaction causing sudden swelling without hives or itching. Learn how to recognize it, why standard treatments fail, and what to do to save your airway.
December 2 2025
Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook
Authorized generics let brand manufacturers sell their own drugs at lower prices after patent expiry. Learn how this strategy is evolving with new FDA rules, rising drug costs, and shifting market dynamics to impact patient access and pricing.
December 1 2025