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Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What to Expect

Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What to Expect

Switching from brand-name drugs to generics saves money and is safe for most people. But for some medications, like thyroid or blood thinners, consistency matters. Know what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to protect your health.

Prior Authorization for NTI Drugs: When Insurers Require Brand-Name Medications

Prior Authorization for NTI Drugs: When Insurers Require Brand-Name Medications

NTI drugs like levothyroxine and phenytoin require strict dosing consistency. Yet many insurers still force patients through prior authorization for brand-name versions, risking health crises. Learn why this happens and what you can do.

Manufacturing of Authorized Generics: Who Actually Makes Them

Manufacturing of Authorized Generics: Who Actually Makes Them

Authorized generics are made by the original brand drug companies themselves - same factory, same formula, same quality. Learn who makes them, why they exist, and how they differ from regular generics.

Medications You Should Never Use After the Expiration Date

Medications You Should Never Use After the Expiration Date

Some expired medications don’t just lose effectiveness - they become dangerous. Learn which ones to never use after their expiration date and why, from insulin to epinephrine to eye drops.

Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply across the U.S., including critical chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and ADHD treatments. Learn which drugs are hardest to find and what you can do.

Pharmacist-Led Substitution Programs: How They Work and Why They Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Pharmacist-Led Substitution Programs: How They Work and Why They Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut hospital readmissions by 11%, reduce adverse drug events by 49%, and save thousands per patient. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and why they're becoming standard care.

TNF Inhibitors: How Biologics Work for Autoimmune Conditions

TNF Inhibitors: How Biologics Work for Autoimmune Conditions

TNF inhibitors are biologic drugs that block a key inflammatory protein in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s. They work differently than traditional meds and can dramatically improve quality of life - but come with serious risks.

Identifying Problem Generics: When Pharmacists Should Flag Issues

Identifying Problem Generics: When Pharmacists Should Flag Issues

Generics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must watch for therapeutic failure, look-alike confusion, and formulation issues - especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs. Here's when to flag a problematic generic.

Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Your Gut Bacteria Influence Autoimmune Diseases

Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Your Gut Bacteria Influence Autoimmune Diseases

Emerging research shows gut bacteria play a key role in triggering and worsening autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes. Discover how microbiome imbalances drive inflammation and what new treatments are on the horizon.

How to Find Safe Licensed Online Pharmacies

How to Find Safe Licensed Online Pharmacies

Learn how to spot safe licensed online pharmacies and avoid dangerous scams. Use the VIPPS seal, verify licenses, and follow a 5-step checklist to protect your health and money.