Category: Pharmacy and Healthcare - Page 4
NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows
NTI drugs have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring, careful dosing, and often no generic substitutions. Learn which drugs fall in this high-risk category and how to stay safe.
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Extra Help Program for Low-Income Seniors: How to Qualify for Prescription Drug Savings
Learn how low-income seniors can qualify for the Medicare Extra Help Program to cut prescription drug costs to nearly $0. Get income limits, application steps, and real savings in 2025.
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Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication dispensing errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how it works, where it falls short, and why it’s still the gold standard for safety.
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Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents
Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand patents before they expire. This Hatch-Waxman Act tool speeds up affordable drug access and has saved U.S. consumers over $1.2 trillion since 1990.
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Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives
Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin help with ADHD but carry a small risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Learn who’s at risk, how to monitor for heart problems, and safer non-stimulant alternatives.
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How to Verify Online Pharmacy Licenses: A Step-by-Step Guide for Safe Medication Purchases
Learn how to verify online pharmacy licenses to avoid counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide for checking state and national databases like NABP Verify and Washington's HELMS system.
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Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
Protein-rich foods can significantly reduce the absorption of medications like levodopa by competing for transporters in the gut and brain. Learn how timing and redistributing protein intake can improve drug effectiveness without sacrificing nutrition.
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How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide
Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights to prevent dangerous temperature damage. Essential tips for travelers with diabetes, including cooling wallets, TSA rules, and dosing adjustments for time zones.
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Complex Generic Formulations: Why Proving Bioequivalence Is So Hard
Complex generic formulations like inhalers, topical creams, and injectables are hard to copy because traditional bioequivalence tests don't work. Learn why proving they're as safe and effective as brand drugs is one of the biggest hurdles in generic medicine.
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Pharmacist Authority in Substitution: Legal Scope of Practice Across U.S. States
Pharmacists can legally substitute medications in most U.S. states, but rules vary widely. Learn how generic and therapeutic substitution work, which states allow what, and why this matters for patient access and healthcare costs.
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