Author: Lauren Williams
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Vitamin K Foods and Warfarin Interactions for INR Control
Learn how vitamin K in foods like spinach and kale affects warfarin and INR levels. Discover how consistent intake-not restriction-keeps your blood clotting safely in range.
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Cost Savings from Generic Combinations: How Switching to Lower-Cost Generics Can Slash Your Medication Bills
Switching to lower-cost generic combinations can save patients and insurers up to 90% on medication costs. Learn how to spot high-cost generics and find equally effective, cheaper alternatives without sacrificing care.
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How to Teach Family Members to Recognize Overdose Symptoms
Learn how to recognize opioid and stimulant overdose symptoms, use naloxone, and train your family to respond quickly. This guide gives practical, step-by-step advice backed by public health experts to save lives at home.
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Generic vs Brand Identification in Pharmacy Systems: Best Practices for Accurate Medication Management
Learn how pharmacy systems accurately distinguish between generic and brand drugs using NDC codes, FDA Orange Book data, and therapeutic equivalence rules. Best practices for safe, cost-effective medication management.
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Creating a Daily Medication Routine You Can Stick To
Learn how to build a simple, realistic daily medication routine that fits your life-not the other way around. Discover proven tools like pill organizers, visual trackers, and habit-stacking that boost adherence and prevent dangerous missed doses.
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Why Generic Drug Prices Vary So Much by State
Generic drug prices vary dramatically across U.S. states due to hidden PBM contracts, Medicaid reimbursement rules, and lack of competition. Paying cash often saves more than insurance. Here's why-and what you can do about it.
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Extended Use Dates: How the FDA Extends Drug Expiration Dates During Shortages
The FDA extends expiration dates for critical drugs during shortages to ensure patient access when supply runs low. Learn how it works, which drugs qualify, and why it's a vital, science-backed safety net.
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Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Fragmentation, Apnea, and Next-Day Function
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it fragments sleep, worsens apnea, and impairs next-day cognition. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.
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Hatch-Waxman Amendments: How Landmark Law Made Generic Drugs Possible
The Hatch-Waxman Amendments of 1984 created the modern system for generic drugs in the U.S., balancing innovation with affordability. Learn how it cut drug costs by 80%, sparked a generic drug revolution, and still shapes access to medicine today.
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Sertraline Gastrointestinal Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea and Diarrhea
Sertraline commonly causes nausea and diarrhea, especially at first. Learn how food, ginger, and timing can reduce these side effects-and when to switch to a gentler antidepressant.
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Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients
Antidepressants help millions manage depression and anxiety, but they come with risks. Learn the differences between SSRI, SNRI, and older types, what side effects to expect, and how to safely use them.
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How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic
Learn how to report a medication safety concern to your clinic quickly and effectively. Know what counts as a concern, how to report it, and what happens next-without fear of backlash.
