Category: Pharmacy - Page 2
- December
23
2025 - 5
Carbamazepine Generics: Enzyme Induction and Drug Interactions Explained
Carbamazepine generics can trigger dangerous drug interactions and seizures due to enzyme induction and formulation differences. Learn why switching brands can be risky and how to stay safe with therapeutic monitoring and genetic screening.
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22
2025 - 5
How to Read Pharmacy Allergy Alerts and What They Really Mean
Learn how to interpret pharmacy allergy alerts, spot false warnings, and fix inaccurate allergy records to avoid unnecessary medication restrictions and dangerous alert fatigue.
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19
2025 - 5
How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs
Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Evidence shows that affordable generics lead to better health outcomes across chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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17
2025 - 5
How Paragraph IV Patent Challenges Speed Up Generic Drug Entry
Paragraph IV certification lets generic drugmakers challenge brand patents to speed up cheaper drug access. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how big pharma fights back.
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15
2025 - 5
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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15
2025 - 5
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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11
2025 - 5
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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10
2025 - 5
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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9
2025 - 5
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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8
2025 - 5
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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7
2025 - 5
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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6
2025 - 5
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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