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Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We’ve Learned
Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We’ve Learned
Counterfeit medications are killing people worldwide. Real cases from 2025 show how fake weight-loss drugs, Botox, and HIV meds are being seized - and what we must do to stop them.
Heart Valve Diseases: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and Modern Surgical Treatments
Heart Valve Diseases: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and Modern Surgical Treatments
Heart valve diseases like stenosis and regurgitation are common but often missed. Learn how they affect blood flow, the symptoms to watch for, and modern treatments like TAVR and MitraClip that restore quality of life.
Cost Sharing Explained: Deductibles, Copays, and Coinsurance for Medication Costs
Cost Sharing Explained: Deductibles, Copays, and Coinsurance for Medication Costs
Understand how deductibles, copays, and coinsurance work for prescription drugs. Learn what you pay out-of-pocket, how to track costs, and how to avoid surprise bills on your medications.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Warning Signs and Hospital Treatment You Can't Afford to Ignore
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Warning Signs and Hospital Treatment You Can't Afford to Ignore
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening emergency with clear warning signs like extreme thirst, vomiting, and fruity breath. Learn how hospitals treat it with fluids, insulin, and careful monitoring - and how to prevent it before it’s too late.
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs, while traditional generics may differ in inactive ingredients. Know which one you're getting-and why it matters for your health.
ANDA Process: Legal Requirements for Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
ANDA Process: Legal Requirements for Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
The ANDA process is the legal pathway for generic drug approval in the U.S., requiring strict proof of bioequivalence, identical formulation, and cGMP compliance under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Learn the key requirements, fees, and common pitfalls.
Senior Patient Education: Effective Materials for Older Adults
Senior Patient Education: Effective Materials for Older Adults
Senior patient education materials must be simple, visual, and tested with older adults to work. Learn what makes them effective, where to find free trusted resources, and how to use teach-back to ensure understanding.
Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurers push for generic drugs to cut costs, but providers are fighting back against rigid substitution rules that ignore patient safety. Learn how doctors navigate prior auth, state laws, and electronic systems to protect their patients.
How to Recognize Unsafe Medication Advice on Social Media
How to Recognize Unsafe Medication Advice on Social Media
Learn how to spot dangerous medication advice on social media, avoid scams, and protect your health with simple verification steps backed by CDC, FDA, and medical experts.
How to Check Formularies and Preferred Drug Lists Before Prescribing
How to Check Formularies and Preferred Drug Lists Before Prescribing
Learn how to check formularies and preferred drug lists before prescribing to avoid coverage denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and treatment delays for your patients. Essential for doctors in 2025.