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Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking
Mail-order pharmacies offer convenience and savings, but safety hinges on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to protect yourself from degraded meds, delays, and theft.
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Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today
Canagliflozin carries a known risk of lower-limb amputation, especially in patients with foot problems or poor circulation. Learn who's at risk, how to prevent it, and what safer alternatives exist.
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Medicaid Generic Coverage: State-by-State Variations and Requirements
Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in formularies, copays, prior authorization, and substitution rules. Learn how your state manages generics and what changes are coming in 2025.
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Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leaving patients vulnerable to crisis during stress. Early testing can save lives.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Statins are the most common cholesterol-lowering drugs, but side effects and low effectiveness for some mean alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran are now vital options. Learn how they compare and who benefits most.
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Shingles: Antiviral Treatment and Pain Management Guide
Shingles causes intense pain and blisters. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours reduces severity and lowers risk of long-term nerve pain. Learn the best meds, pain relief options, and how to prevent complications.
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Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think
Many doctors still doubt generic drugs despite FDA approval and cost savings. This article explores why providers hesitate, what data they need, and how education is changing prescribing habits.
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Noninvasive Liver Fibrosis Tests: FibroScan and Serum Scores Explained
FibroScan and serum scores like FIB-4 offer accurate, noninvasive ways to detect liver scarring without biopsy. Learn how they work, when to use each, and why combining them saves lives.
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How Healthcare Providers Respond to Insurer Requirements for Generic Drug Substitution
Insurers push generic drug substitution to cut costs, but providers face mounting administrative burdens and clinical risks. Learn how doctors are adapting-and fighting back-against rigid insurance rules.
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Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Manufacturing
Quality Assurance Units must operate independently from production to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Learn why separation isn't optional, how it works in practice, and what happens when it fails.
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