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Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States
Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States
Americans pay up to 10 times more for the same prescription drugs than other wealthy countries. This isn't an accident-it's how the system was built. Here's why drug prices keep rising and what's being done to fix it.
Dietary Supplements and Natural Products: How to Fully Disclose to Your Care Team
Dietary Supplements and Natural Products: How to Fully Disclose to Your Care Team
Most people don't tell their doctors about supplements-even though they can cause dangerous interactions with medications. Learn why full disclosure matters and how to talk to your care team safely.
How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Drug Safety Alerts
How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to stay calm and make smart choices when you receive a drug safety alert. Stop panic in its tracks with proven breathing, grounding, and decision-making techniques backed by science.
Patient-Reported Outcomes: How Your Feedback Improves Drug Safety
Patient-Reported Outcomes: How Your Feedback Improves Drug Safety
Your direct feedback on symptoms and side effects is now a critical part of drug safety. Learn how patient-reported outcomes help regulators and doctors spot risks faster - and why your voice matters more than ever.
Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks
Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks
Kava may help with anxiety, but mixing it with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and extreme drowsiness. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and what to do instead.
Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital formularies use strict clinical and economic criteria to select generic drugs. Learn how P&T committees balance safety, efficacy, and cost to shape medication access and patient outcomes.
Rhabdomyolysis from Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know About Muscle Breakdown Emergencies
Rhabdomyolysis from Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know About Muscle Breakdown Emergencies
Rhabdomyolysis from medication interactions can cause sudden muscle breakdown and kidney failure. Learn which drug combos are dangerous, who’s at risk, and how to prevent this life-threatening condition.
Dairy Products and Antibiotic Absorption: Timing Matters
Dairy Products and Antibiotic Absorption: Timing Matters
Dairy products like milk and yogurt can block antibiotic absorption, leading to treatment failure. Learn which antibiotics are affected, how long to wait before or after dairy, and why timing saves your health.
H1 vs H2 Blockers: Side Effects and When to Use Each
H1 vs H2 Blockers: Side Effects and When to Use Each
Learn the key differences between H1 and H2 blockers, their side effects, and when to use each for allergies or acid reflux. Make smarter choices with clear, science-backed guidance.
Prior Authorization for Generics: When Insurance Demands Approval for Cheap Medications
Prior Authorization for Generics: When Insurance Demands Approval for Cheap Medications
Despite being cheaper and widely used, generic drugs are increasingly subject to insurance prior authorization - causing delays, frustration, and health risks. Here’s why it’s happening and what you can do about it.