Archive: 2026/01
How to Build a Personal Medication Safety Plan with Your Care Team
Learn how to create a personalized medication safety plan with your care team to prevent dangerous drug interactions, reduce errors, and stay in control of your health - step by step.
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How to Manage Pediatric Medication Side Effects at Home
Learn how to safely manage common pediatric medication side effects at home, from stomach upset to allergic reactions, with practical steps, dosing tips, and emergency signs to watch for.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About New Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to approach your doctor with official drug safety alerts from the FDA-without sounding alarmist. Get step-by-step tips on finding real alerts, asking the right questions, and staying safe with your medications.
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Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: When Drug Prices Drop
When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices typically plummet-sometimes by over 80%. This article explains how generic competition drives down costs, why some drugs stay expensive, and what patients can do to save money.
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Medication Adherence During Brand-to-Generic Transitions: Best Practices for Patients and Providers
Learn why patients often stop taking generic medications after a brand switch-and how clear communication, patient education, and simple tools can improve adherence and prevent costly health setbacks.
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Medication Adherence During Brand-to-Generic Transitions: Best Practices for Patients and Providers
Switching from brand-name to generic medications saves money but often lowers adherence. Learn why patients stop taking generics-and what providers and patients can do to improve compliance with proven best practices.
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Swimmer's Ear: How to Prevent and Treat Otitis Externa Effectively
Swimmer's ear, or otitis externa, is a painful ear infection caused by water trapped in the ear canal. Learn how to prevent it with simple home remedies, recognize the symptoms, and follow proven treatment steps using prescription ear drops.
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Specialty Prescribing: Why Specialists Stick to Brand-Name Drugs
Specialists often choose brand-name drugs over cheaper alternatives due to clinical uncertainty, administrative barriers, and distorted pricing systems. Here's why specialty prescribing remains dominated by high-cost medications despite growing biosimilar options.
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Future of Digital Pharmacy: How Generic Medication Delivery Will Change by 2026
By 2026, digital pharmacies will deliver generic medications faster, cheaper, and smarter using AI, telehealth, and automation. Learn how this shift is changing access, cost, and safety for millions-especially in rural and underserved areas.
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Lithium Interactions: How NSAIDs, Diuretics, and Dehydration Raise Toxicity Risk
Lithium can become toxic when taken with NSAIDs, diuretics, or during dehydration. Learn how common medications and everyday habits can raise lithium levels and what you must do to stay safe.
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