Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 2
Bulk Purchasing and Discounts: How Large-Scale Procurement of Generic Medications Lowers Costs
Bulk purchasing generic medications can cut drug costs by 20% or more for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, short-dated stock, and secondary distributors work-and how to start saving today.
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Pricing Pressure and Shortages: How Supply Chains Are Reshaping Health Costs and Access
Pricing pressure and healthcare shortages are driving up drug costs and limiting access, especially for vulnerable patients. Learn how supply chain breaks, policy missteps, and market dynamics are reshaping medicine-and what’s being done to fix it.
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Peppermint Oil for IBS: What the Evidence Says and How to Use It Right
Peppermint oil, especially in enteric-coated form, is a scientifically supported option for IBS relief. Learn how it works, which products to choose, how to take it correctly, and what the real user results show.
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How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts
Learn how to safely coordinate multiple prescriptions to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Key steps include using one pharmacy, syncing refill dates, using pill organizers, and reviewing meds regularly with your pharmacist.
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Breakfast Timing and Extended-Release Medications: Why Consistency Matters
Breakfast timing can significantly affect how well extended-release medications like CONCERTA and ADDERALL XR work. Consistency in when you eat and take your pill matters more than you think-especially for ADHD drugs. Learn why some meds need an empty stomach and others don't.
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How Nurses Counsel Patients on Generic Medications: Practical Insights from the Front Lines
Nurses play a vital role in helping patients understand that generic medications are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Learn how they use clear communication, visual aids, and teach-back methods to improve adherence and prevent dangerous misunderstandings.
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Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity: How Antibiotics Can Cause Permanent Hearing and Balance Damage
Aminoglycoside antibiotics can cause permanent hearing loss and balance damage in up to 47% of patients. Learn how these drugs harm the inner ear, who’s most at risk, and what can be done to prevent it.
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Generic Drug Patents: Exclusivity Periods Across Countries
Generic drug exclusivity periods vary widely across countries, affecting how quickly affordable medicines reach patients. From U.S. patent extensions to EU data protection rules, understanding these systems reveals why some drugs stay expensive for years after patents expire.
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Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation
Combining alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause dangerous sedation, slowed breathing, and even death-even with just one drink. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.
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Statins and ALS: What the Latest Evidence Really Shows
Statins and ALS: No proven link exists. Evidence shows statins don't cause ALS, and stopping them may increase heart risks. Long-term use may even reduce ALS risk in some cases.
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