Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 2
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.
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 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.
Glaucoma Medications: Prostaglandins vs Beta Blockers and What You Need to Know About Safety
Prostaglandins and beta blockers are the two main glaucoma medications. Learn how they lower eye pressure, their key side effects, and which one is safer for your health. Make an informed choice with real-world data.
Telehealth Medication Reviews: How to Prepare and What to Ask
Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review, what questions to ask, and how to stay safe while managing multiple prescriptions from home. Avoid dangerous drug interactions with these proven steps.
