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Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs
States are using MAC lists, price gouging laws, and multi-state buying pools to control Medicaid generic drug costs. With generics making up 85% of prescriptions but only 16% of spending, smart policies can save billions - if they don’t cause shortages.
Preparing for Doctor Appointments: What to Bring and Discuss
Learn exactly what to bring and discuss at your next doctor appointment to get better care, avoid mistakes, and save time. Practical checklist and proven tips from top UK and US healthcare systems.
Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks
Pharmacist counseling scripts ensure patients understand their medications by guiding pharmacists through essential conversations. Learn the core questions, legal requirements, and how to use scripts without sounding robotic.
How to Choose OTC Eye Drops for Allergies, Dryness, and Redness
Learn how to pick the right OTC eye drops for allergies, dryness, or redness without making things worse. Get clear, evidence-based advice on what works, what to avoid, and how to use them safely.
How to Request Written Medication Instructions You Understand
Learn how to ask for clear, easy-to-understand written medication instructions - your right, not a favor. Get step-by-step tips to avoid dangerous mistakes and take control of your health.
Beta-Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers: What You Need to Know About Combination Therapy
Combining beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be effective for hypertension and angina-but only if you know which types to use. Verapamil and diltiazem carry serious cardiac risks when paired with beta-blockers. Amlodipine is safer. Learn who should avoid this combo and how to use it safely.
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Statins are the first choice for lowering cholesterol, but if you can't tolerate them, alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran offer effective options with different benefits and costs.
Parkinson’s DBS: How Deep Brain Stimulation Works and Who Makes a Good Candidate
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how the procedure works, what to expect after surgery, and why so many eligible patients never get it.
FeNO Testing: How It Measures Airway Inflammation in Asthma Care
FeNO testing measures airway inflammation in asthma by detecting nitric oxide in exhaled breath. It helps diagnose asthma, predict steroid response, and reduce flare-ups-especially when other tests fall short.
Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements
Generic drugs must meet the same safety, strength, and quality standards as brand-name drugs under FDA regulations. Learn how bioequivalence testing, manufacturing controls, and complex product requirements ensure they work just as well.