Archive: 2026/01
FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What Every Patient Needs to Know
Boxed warnings, or black box warnings, are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn what they mean, which common medications carry them, and how to use them to protect your health.
Privacy and Security at Online Pharmacies: How to Protect Your Data in 2026
Learn how to protect your personal and medical data when using online pharmacies in 2026. Discover the red flags, verified seals, and steps to avoid data breaches from illegal sites.
Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments
How U.S. laws and reimbursement models determine what you pay for generic drugs-covering MAC pricing, Medicare Part D, PBM spread pricing, and the new $2 Drug List Model.
How to Appeal Insurance Denials for Brand-Name Medications
Learn how to successfully appeal insurance denials for brand-name medications. Get step-by-step guidance on filing appeals, getting doctor support, and winning external reviews when generics won't work for you.
How to Manage Medication Costs During Medicare Part D Coverage Gaps (Donut Hole)
Learn how to cut prescription drug costs during Medicare Part D's coverage gap (donut hole) before it disappears in 2025. Use manufacturer discounts, generics, Extra Help, and mail-order pharmacies to save hundreds or thousands.
TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know About Biologics and Immunosuppression
TNF inhibitors help control autoimmune diseases but raise questions about cancer risk. Learn what the latest data shows about skin cancer, lymphoma, and whether etanercept is safer than adalimumab - with real-world guidance for patients.
How to Manage Overdose Risk During Heatwaves and Illness
Heatwaves increase overdose risk by dehydrating the body and intensifying drug effects. Learn practical steps to reduce risk during extreme heat and illness, from hydration to harm reduction strategies that save lives.
How to Read FDA Safety Communications for Your Medications
Learn how to read FDA safety communications about your medications-what the alerts mean, where to find key info, and what to do when a new warning is issued. Stay informed without the confusion.
Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: What You Really Need to Know
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn the difference between true allergies and common side effects-and how to safely get retested to avoid dangerous, expensive antibiotics.
Black Box Warnings: What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Strongest Drug Safety Alerts
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling risks of death or serious injury. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what to do if your medication has one.
