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Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures

Dec, 17 2025, 8 Comments

Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures

Nerve blocks offer temporary pain relief; RFA provides longer-lasting results by disrupting pain signals with heat. Learn how they work, who benefits, and what to expect from these interventional pain procedures.

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Celiac Disease in Children: Growth, Testing, and Diet Adherence

Dec, 16 2025, 13 Comments

Celiac Disease in Children: Growth, Testing, and Diet Adherence

Celiac disease in children can cause growth delays, nutrient deficiencies, and long-term health issues. Early testing and strict gluten-free diet adherence lead to full recovery in most cases.

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Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients Financially

Dec, 15 2025, 8 Comments

Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients Financially

Generic substitution saves money-but pharmacy reimbursement systems often block those savings from reaching patients. Here’s how MAC lists, PBM spread pricing, and hidden fees are reshaping who pays, who profits, and who gets left behind.

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How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Dec, 15 2025, 11 Comments

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Insurers cover generics based on clinical data, safety, and cost-not just FDA approval. Learn how Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees decide which generics make the formulary, why some are denied, and what to do if yours is excluded.

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Intentional Overdose: Mental Health Support and Crisis Resources You Can Trust

Dec, 12 2025, 10 Comments

Intentional Overdose: Mental Health Support and Crisis Resources You Can Trust

Intentional overdose is a leading method of suicide, especially among teens and middle-aged adults. Learn how crisis resources like 988 and Crisis Text Line are saving lives-and why funding cuts could reverse progress.

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Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality

Dec, 11 2025, 8 Comments

Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality

Mail-order pharmacies dispense 90% generic drugs with strict quality controls. Learn how temperature tracking, FDA oversight, and packaging ensure your meds stay safe-even during shipping.

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Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Dec, 9 2025, 11 Comments

Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure drugs to antidepressants. Learn which ones cause it, who’s most at risk, and how to manage it safely without stopping treatment.

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FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process

Dec, 8 2025, 11 Comments

FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process

Learn how the FDA legally authorizes generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act, the scientific requirements for approval, and how the process ensures safe, affordable alternatives to brand-name medications.

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Morning Sickness Remedies: Safe OTC and Prescription Options for Pregnancy

Dec, 7 2025, 12 Comments

Morning Sickness Remedies: Safe OTC and Prescription Options for Pregnancy

Safe, science-backed remedies for morning sickness during pregnancy, including OTC options like vitamin B6 and ginger, and prescription treatments like Diclegis. Learn what works, what doesn't, and when to call your doctor.

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Vaccine Generics: Why Global Production and Access Are Still Unequal

Dec, 6 2025, 11 Comments

Vaccine Generics: Why Global Production and Access Are Still Unequal

Vaccine generics don’t exist like drug generics - production is complex, expensive, and controlled by a few companies. Global access remains unequal, with low-income countries still dependent on imports despite being major producers.

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Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care

Dec, 5 2025, 12 Comments

Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care

Learn how to use over-the-counter medications safely, avoid common mistakes, and recognize when to see a doctor. Know what's in your medicine cabinet and how to read labels to prevent dangerous errors.

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Pregnancy and Generics: What Safety Data Really Says for Expectant Mothers

Dec, 4 2025, 13 Comments

Pregnancy and Generics: What Safety Data Really Says for Expectant Mothers

Learn the real safety data behind generic medications during pregnancy. FDA, ACOG, and CDC confirm generics are as safe as brand-name drugs - here’s what you need to know.

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