Prior authorization for generic alternatives is a complex insurance hurdle that delays treatment and frustrates pharmacists. Learn how the system works, why it fails patients, and what strategies actually work to get approvals faster in 2025.
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Confirming pediatric dosing on a child’s prescription label requires checking weight in kg, verifying the dose in mg, and matching it to the liquid concentration. Learn the step-by-step safety checks every parent and provider must follow to prevent dangerous dosing errors.
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OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety standards as OTC medications. The Supplement Facts label hides critical risks like drug interactions, hidden ingredients, and unsafe dosages. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
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Chemical splashes in the eye can cause permanent blindness in seconds. Knowing the right first aid-flushing for 20 minutes with water-can save your vision. Learn what to do, what not to do, and why speed matters more than anything.
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Doctors need ongoing education to confidently prescribe generic medications. With 90% of prescriptions filled as generics, staying current on bioequivalence, state CME rules, and new biosimilars is critical for patient care and cost savings.
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Post-surgical pain doesn't require heavy opioid use. Multimodal analgesia combines non-opioid drugs, nerve blocks, and careful planning to reduce pain and opioid dependence-cutting use by up to 60% while improving recovery.
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Insurers save billions on generic drugs through bulk buying and competitive tendering. Learn how these strategies cut costs - and why you might be overpaying even when using insurance.
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Tinea versicolor is a common yeast overgrowth on the skin that causes discolored patches. Learn how to treat it effectively and prevent it from coming back with simple, proven monthly routines.
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Recognize the hidden signs of pediatric medication overdose-like pinpoint pupils, silent liver damage, or unresponsiveness-and know exactly when to call Poison Control versus 911. Timely action saves lives.
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Look-alike, sound-alike medication errors cause thousands of preventable mistakes each year. Learn which drug pairs are most dangerous, why they keep happening, and how patients and providers can stop them before it's too late.
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Shellfish allergy affects millions worldwide and can trigger life-threatening reactions. Learn how cross-reactivity with dust mites and cockroaches causes false positives, why cooking doesn't destroy the allergen, and how to dine out safely with proven strategies.
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Isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for severe acne when other options fail. Learn how it works, what lab tests you need, common side effects, and what real results look like after treatment.
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