Author: Benjamin Aghaki-Allen

30

Dec

Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied

Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied

When your insurance denies coverage for a generic drug, you’re not out of options. Learn how to appeal non-formulary denials, what documentation works, and how to get the medication you need-even if it’s not on the formulary.

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29

Dec

Hand and Foot Swelling from Medications: When to Contact Your Doctor

Hand and Foot Swelling from Medications: When to Contact Your Doctor

Hand and foot swelling can be a side effect of common medications like blood pressure drugs or chemotherapy. Learn which meds cause it, when to call your doctor, and what actually works to treat it.

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28

Dec

How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications

How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications

Learn how to safely dispose of old medications while protecting your personal information from identity theft. Follow simple steps to destroy prescription labels and use secure disposal methods like take-back programs.

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27

Dec

Biologics in Severe Asthma: How Anti-IgE and Anti-IL-5 Therapies Work

Biologics in Severe Asthma: How Anti-IgE and Anti-IL-5 Therapies Work

Anti-IgE and anti-IL-5 biologics offer targeted treatment for severe asthma when inhalers fail. Learn how they work, who benefits, and what to expect from these precision therapies.

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26

Dec

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn where to look, who qualifies, what drugs are available, and how to get started today.

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25

Dec

Pediatric Antihistamine Dosing Errors: How to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects

Pediatric Antihistamine Dosing Errors: How to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects

Pediatric antihistamine dosing errors cause thousands of emergency visits each year. Learn how to avoid dangerous mistakes with Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin by using weight-based dosing, proper measuring tools, and safer second-generation options.

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24

Dec

The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biological products. Learn how it helps patients and pharmacists understand substitution rules, regulatory status, and key differences between biosimilars and interchangeable versions.

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23

Dec

Mail-Order Generics: Real Benefits and Hidden Risks of Home-Delivered Medications

Mail-Order Generics: Real Benefits and Hidden Risks of Home-Delivered Medications

Mail-order generics offer convenience and cost savings for chronic meds, but hidden risks include temperature damage, price markups, and lack of pharmacist oversight. Learn how to use them safely.

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20

Dec

Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: How Confusion Leads to Harm

Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: How Confusion Leads to Harm

Look-alike and sound-alike medication names cause dangerous errors in healthcare. Learn how similar drug names lead to overdoses, near-misses, and deaths-and what’s being done to stop them.

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19

Dec

Medication Safety Basics: How to Use Prescription Drugs Responsibly

Medication Safety Basics: How to Use Prescription Drugs Responsibly

Learn how to use prescription drugs safely with practical steps to avoid errors, recognize high-risk medications, and communicate effectively with your healthcare team. Your life depends on it.

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17

Dec

What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

Drug side effects are unintended reactions to medications that range from mild to life-threatening. Learn what causes them, how common they are, and how to recognize and manage them safely.

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16

Dec

Pharmacy Counseling: What to Learn When Picking Up Generics

Pharmacy Counseling: What to Learn When Picking Up Generics

Learn what you need to know when picking up generic medications. Understand therapeutic equivalence, why generics are safe, how to spot red flags, and how to talk to your pharmacist for better adherence and savings.

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