Learn how to safely use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Get step-by-step guidance on using patient portals like MyChart, what to include in your message, and why this method is safer than calling or texting.
Batch release testing is the final, mandatory quality check that ensures every pharmaceutical batch meets safety, strength, and purity standards before reaching patients. It prevents recalls, protects public health, and remains a regulatory cornerstone despite advances in technology.
States use MAC lists, mandatory substitution, and price transparency to control Medicaid generic drug costs. These policies save billions without reducing access-when designed carefully.
Biosimilars are saving billions in healthcare costs by offering 15-85% price reductions on expensive biologic drugs like Humira. Learn how they work, why savings vary, and how patients and employers benefit.
Learn which cold and flu medications are safe during pregnancy and which ones to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on acetaminophen, decongestants, antivirals, and what to skip for your baby's safety.
Learn how to request a tier exception to lower your Medicare Part D medication copays. Discover what doctors need to submit, how to avoid denials, and real savings from moving drugs to lower tiers.
Ondansetron is effective for nausea but can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn safe dosing, high-risk patients, and safer alternatives like palonosetron and dexamethasone.
Learn how to avoid unexpected high costs for prescriptions by checking your pharmacy network before filling a script. The No Surprises Act doesn't cover drug bills-so you must take action yourself.
As people age, liver and kidney changes slow how drugs are processed, increasing the risk of side effects. Learn how these changes affect medication safety in seniors and what steps to take for safer prescribing.
FDA-approved generic drugs must meet the same quality, strength, and effectiveness standards as brand-name drugs. Learn how bioequivalence testing, cGMP inspections, and the ANDA process ensure generics are safe and reliable.
Hospitals and clinics across the U.S. are struggling with severe staffing shortages, leading to longer waits, higher death rates, and canceled care. Nurses are burned out, rural clinics are closing, and patients are paying the price.
Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about drug interactions to avoid dangerous side effects. Know what to say about medications, supplements, food, and alcohol to stay safe.