Category: Pharmacy and Medications - Page 2
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30 Jan
Documentation Requirements for Recording Generic Substitution Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacists must document every generic drug substitution with precise details to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. Learn what’s required, how state laws vary, and why proper records prevent dangerous errors. -
26 Jan
Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Switching Medications Within the Same Class
Therapeutic interchange lets providers swap medications within the same class to cut costs without losing effectiveness. It’s not about switching between different drug types-it’s a carefully controlled process used mostly in hospitals and nursing homes. -
23 Jan
How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs
Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to cut your medication costs in half. Save money, reduce pharmacy visits, and stay on track with your treatment-all with a simple request. -
20 Jan
Colesevelam GI Side Effects: How to Manage Constipation and Bloating
Colesevelam can cause constipation and bloating in up to 15% of users. Learn how to manage these side effects with fiber, hydration, dose titration, and safe laxatives-without stopping the medication. -
18 Jan
Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, labeling, and NDC codes. Understand how they differ from brand-name drugs and traditional generics, and why they matter for patients and pharmacists. -
17 Jan
FDA-Approved Medications You Can Flush Down the Toilet (And Which Ones You Should Never Flush)
Only a few FDA-approved medications can be safely flushed. Learn which ones, why they're on the list, and what to do with all the rest. Flushing wrong can harm the environment - and your family. -
14 Jan
How to Save Money with Generics Without Sacrificing Safety
Save hundreds on prescriptions with generic medications without risking your health. Learn when generics are just as safe as brand-name drugs, which ones to watch, and how to avoid unexpected switches. -
10 Jan
Machine Learning Signal Detection: New Approaches to Adverse Events in Drug Safety
Machine learning is transforming how drug safety teams detect adverse events, using AI to find hidden risks in health data faster and more accurately than traditional methods. Learn how it works, where it’s being used, and what’s next. -
9 Jan
Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Causes Them and What to Do Next
Muscle aches from statins are common but often overestimated. Learn what really causes them, how to tell if it's the medication, and what to do next without risking your heart health.
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