Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but drive 96% of pharmacy profits due to high markups on low-cost drugs. This article explains how PBM reimbursement, consolidation, and transparency shape pharmacy economics today.
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Statins and certain antifungals can cause dangerous muscle damage when taken together. Learn which combinations are risky, safer alternatives, and what to do if you need both medications.
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Look-alike, sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how naming and packaging confusion leads to mistakes-and what’s being done to stop them.
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Finding the right medication dose is critical for safety and effectiveness. Learn how age, kidney function, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and what steps you can take to avoid dangerous side effects.
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Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk in severe obesity. Edoxaban may need caution in extreme BMI. No need to increase doses.
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Learn how to track symptoms linked to medications using a simple, evidence-based diary. Record timing, dosage, and reactions to help your doctor identify drug side effects faster and avoid misdiagnosis.
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Learn how common medications can make your skin dangerously sensitive to sunlight, what to avoid, and how to protect yourself with proven sun safety strategies.
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Generic medications save billions in healthcare costs, but true value comes from adherence, real-world outcomes, and smart use - not just lower prices. Learn how HEOR reveals the full cost-benefit picture.
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The FDA issued major drug safety alerts in 2025, including updated opioid warnings, MRI requirements for Alzheimer's drugs, and new risks for ADHD and allergy meds. Know what's changed and what to do next.
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Psychiatric medication combinations can improve treatment for depression and bipolar disorder, but switching to generic versions carries hidden risks. Learn which drugs are safest to substitute and how to protect your mental health.
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