Archive: 2025/12
Salt Substitutes and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Hidden Potassium Risks
Salt substitutes with potassium chloride can cause dangerous hyperkalemia in people taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer ways to cut sodium without endangering your heart.
Dec, 31 2025
Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Why Budesonide Is the Go-To Treatment
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs during colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective first-line treatment, offering high remission rates with minimal side effects compared to other steroids.
Dec, 29 2025
Generic Prescribing Incentives: How States Use Copays and Substitution Laws to Cut Drug Costs
States use copay differentials, preferred drug lists, and pharmacist substitution laws to encourage generic drug use. These policies save billions but risk driving manufacturers out of the market if not balanced carefully.
Dec, 28 2025
Communicating with Prescribers: When Pharmacists Recommend Generics
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic drugs to improve adherence and cut costs. Learn how they communicate with prescribers using FDA guidelines, Orange Book data, and evidence-based strategies to ensure safe, effective substitutions.
Dec, 27 2025
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a different label after patent expiration. They're identical to the original, help control prices, and confuse patients. Here's how they work and why they matter.
Dec, 26 2025
Medication Recalls: What Patients Should Do Immediately
When a medication is recalled, stopping it abruptly can be dangerous. Learn the immediate steps patients must take - checking lot numbers, calling pharmacies, and when to contact a doctor - to stay safe during a drug recall.
Dec, 25 2025
Labor Cost Differences: Generic vs Brand-Name Drug Production
Generic drugs cost far less than brand-name drugs, but the labor behind them isn't cheaper because it's simpler - it's cheaper because it's scaled, optimized, and under intense pressure. Here's how labor costs really differ between the two.
Dec, 24 2025
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Understanding Acute Weakness and IVIG Treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes rapid muscle weakness and requires urgent treatment. IVIG is the most effective first-line therapy, reducing recovery time by half when given early. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what to expect.
Dec, 23 2025
Gabapentinoid Safety: Dosing, Dizziness, and Misuse Prevention
Gabapentinoids like gabapentin and pregabalin help with nerve pain but carry serious risks: dizziness, falls, and misuse. Learn safe dosing, how to prevent side effects, and what to watch for to avoid harm.
Dec, 22 2025
Authorized Generics: A Reliable Switch When Moving From Brand Medications
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold at lower prices. Learn how they work, when to ask for them, and why they’re a safer switch than regular generics - especially for critical medications.
Dec, 21 2025