Corey's Pharma Hub - Page 3
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.
Learn how to find overdose warnings and antidote information in your medication guide. Know where to look, what to watch for, and how to act before it's too late.
Corticosteroids can trigger serious mood changes and even psychosis, especially at high doses. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot early signs, and what to do if symptoms appear.
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, avoid common pitfalls, and understand when to consider advanced treatments like PTH replacement. Practical, evidence-based guidance for patients and caregivers.
Learn how to tell the difference between a common cold and the flu, recognize warning signs of complications, and understand when antivirals actually help. Get clear, evidence-based advice for 2025.
Acne affects 50 million Americans yearly. Learn the six types, what causes them, and how topical and oral treatments really work - backed by clinical data and real user results.