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Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States

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.

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

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.

FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

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.

Heat and Fentanyl Patches: How Heat Increases Overdose Risk

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.

Compare Emulgel (Diclofenac) with Top Alternatives for Pain Relief

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.

Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

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.

Ciclopirox for Hair Loss: Can It Really Help Regrow Hair?

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.

Cephalexin vs Other Antibiotics: Complete Comparison of Cephadex and Alternatives

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.

Antihistamine Tolerance: Does Long‑Term Use Reduce Effectiveness?

Antihistamine Tolerance: Does Long‑Term Use Reduce Effectiveness?

Explore why long‑term antihistamine use may feel less effective, the science behind tolerance, real‑world patient experiences, and practical strategies to keep allergy relief working.

Medication Guide Distribution Rules for Pharmacists & Providers (2025)

Medication Guide Distribution Rules for Pharmacists & Providers (2025)

Learn the exact rules for when pharmacists and providers must give FDA Medication Guides, how settings differ, and practical tips to stay compliant in 2025.