Category: Medications - Page 2
Provider Education on Generics: How Clinicians Can Improve Patient Outcomes with Generic Medications
Generic medications make up 90% of prescriptions but many clinicians still doubt their effectiveness. Learn how provider education on therapeutic equivalence, bioequivalence, and patient communication can improve prescribing, adherence, and outcomes.
Jan, 15 2026
Infographics About Generics: Visual Education Tools for Patient Understanding
Infographics about generics help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. These visual tools improve trust, reduce confusion, and lower healthcare costs by clearly explaining bioequivalence, FDA approval, and cost savings.
Jan, 14 2026
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents
Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection by blocking generic approvals-even after patents expire. It’s not a patent extension, but it’s just as powerful.
Jan, 12 2026
Vitamin K Supplements and Warfarin: How to Keep INR Stable
Vitamin K supplements at 150 mcg daily can help stabilize INR levels in people on warfarin by reducing daily fluctuations in vitamin K intake. This approach works best for those with unexplained INR swings despite consistent dosing and diet.
Jan, 10 2026
Using Copay Cards Safely: Access Without Compromising Care
Copay cards can make expensive medications affordable - but only if you understand how they interact with your insurance. Learn how accumulator programs can trap you into unexpected costs and how to protect your treatment.
Jan, 9 2026
Grapefruit Juice Interactions: Why Some Medications Are Affected
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of certain medications by blocking enzymes that break them down. Over 85 drugs are affected, including statins and blood pressure meds. Avoid grapefruit entirely if you're on one of them.
Jan, 7 2026
Common Translation Issues on Prescription Labels and How to Get Help
Many prescription labels are mistranslated by automated systems, leading to dangerous medication errors. Learn the most common mistakes, how to spot them, and what steps you can take to get accurate translations for yourself or loved ones.
Jan, 4 2026
Organizing Your Medications: Best Pill Organizers and Tracking Methods for Safety
Organizing your medications with pill organizers and tracking methods reduces errors, improves adherence, and saves lives. Learn which systems work best for simple routines, complex regimens, and seniors-without overspending.
Jan, 3 2026
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