Author: Andrew Brew - Page 2
- December
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How to Build a Personal Medication Safety Plan with Your Care Team
Learn how to create a personalized medication safety plan with your care team to prevent dangerous drug interactions, reduce errors, and stay in control of your health. Simple steps save lives.
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Documentation Requirements for Recording Generic Substitution Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacists must document every generic drug substitution with precise details including manufacturer, lot number, and patient consent where required. State laws vary, but proper records prevent errors, ensure safety, and protect against liability.
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Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Turmeric and curcumin supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Documented cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.
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Atopic Dermatitis Flare Triggers and How Emollient Therapy Works
Learn the real triggers behind atopic dermatitis flares and how to use emollient therapy effectively to repair your skin barrier, reduce itching, and prevent flare-ups. Evidence-based, practical advice for daily management.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Sudden Loss of Function and Recovery
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden drop in kidney function that can happen in hours. It's often reversible if caught early, but can lead to permanent damage or death if ignored. Learn the signs, causes, and what recovery really looks like.
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Generic Price Wars: How Consumers Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Generic drug price wars slash prescription costs by up to 95% when multiple manufacturers compete - but consumers often miss out due to hidden middlemen. Learn how to actually save money on generics today.
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How Biosimilars Are Reimbursed and Coded: A Practical Guide to Medicare Part B Billing
Learn how biosimilars are coded and reimbursed under Medicare Part B, including HCPCS codes, payment calculations, the JZ modifier, and why U.S. adoption lags behind Europe despite lower drug prices.
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Rechallenge After Statin-Induced Myopathy: Safe, Evidence-Based Strategies
Most muscle pain from statins isn't actually caused by the drug. Learn safe, evidence-based ways to restart statins after myopathy - and why skipping them can be riskier than taking them.
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CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism
CYP450 enzymes metabolize 90% of medications. When drugs compete for the same enzyme, levels can spike or drop dangerously. Learn how common combos like statins and antibiotics can cause life-threatening interactions - and what you can do to stay safe.
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Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics
Pharmacists must stay updated on generics to avoid dangerous substitution errors. Learn how FDA ratings, state laws, and new biosimilars impact daily practice-and how to meet CE requirements effectively.
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Generic Drug Availability: How Long After Patent Expiration Until It Hits Shelves?
Generic drugs don't become available right after a patent expires. Legal battles, regulatory delays, and patent thickets can push market entry out by years - costing patients billions. Here's how the system really works.
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Managing Statin Side Effects: Dose Adjustment and Switching Strategies That Work
Most people who think they can't tolerate statins can actually take them with dose adjustments or by switching to a different type. Learn how to manage muscle pain and other side effects without giving up on heart protection.
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