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Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments

Generic drug payments are shaped by complex laws and reimbursement models that often leave pharmacies losing money. Learn how MAC pricing, PBMs, state substitution laws, and new Medicare rules affect what you pay at the pharmacy.

16.11.25
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MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications

MAO inhibitors can save lives-but they can also cause deadly reactions when mixed with common medications, supplements, or foods. Know the risks of serotonin syndrome and hypertensive crisis before taking one.

14.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States

Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in other wealthy countries. This isn't about cost of production - it's about a broken system that lets drugmakers, middlemen, and insurers profit while patients struggle to afford life-saving meds.

14.11.25
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Cumulative Anticholinergic Burden: How Common Antihistamines Mix Dangerously with Other Medications

Many older adults take antihistamines daily for sleep or allergies, unaware they’re building up a dangerous drug burden that increases dementia and fall risk. Learn how common meds like Benadryl mix with prescriptions to harm cognition - and what to do about it.

12.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real and avoid counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide to checking NDC codes, manufacturer registrations, and spotting red flags.

10.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Heat and Fentanyl Patches: How Heat Increases Overdose Risk

Fentanyl patches can be life-saving for chronic pain-but heat can turn them deadly. Learn how temperature changes increase overdose risk and what you must avoid to stay safe.

1.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Compare Emulgel (Diclofenac) with Top Alternatives for Pain Relief

Compare Emulgel (diclofenac gel) with top alternatives like Voltaren, Nurofen, Biofreeze, and capsaicin cream for effective pain relief. Learn which works best for arthritis, sprains, and chronic pain.

30.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Taking medications with or without food can make or break their effectiveness. Learn which drugs need an empty stomach, which need food, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes that reduce effectiveness or cause side effects.

28.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Ciclopirox for Hair Loss: Can It Really Help Regrow Hair?

Ciclopirox, an antifungal shampoo, may help regrow hair by reducing scalp inflammation and yeast overgrowth. Studies show improved hair density in users with thinning hair, especially when combined with healthy scalp care.

27.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Cephalexin vs Other Antibiotics: Complete Comparison of Cephadex and Alternatives

A practical side‑by‑side look at Cephalexin (Cephadex) versus common antibiotic alternatives, covering effectiveness, safety, dosage and when to choose each drug.

26.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Mycosis Fungoides FAQs: Causes, Symptoms, Staging & Treatment Guide
22 Sep 2025
Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Understanding Jet Lag and Delayed Sleep Phase
26 Dec 2025
Baclofen vs. Alternative Muscle Relaxants: A Detailed Comparison
20 Oct 2025
How to Track Pediatric Doses with Apps and Dosing Charts
17 Dec 2025
Erythromycin for Typhoid Fever: When to Use It, Dosing, and Prevention (2025 Guide)
3 Sep 2025