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How Brand Manufacturers Produce Their Own Generic Versions

How Brand Manufacturers Produce Their Own Generic Versions

Brand manufacturers produce their own generic versions to retain market share after patents expire. These authorized generics are identical to the original drug, made in the same factory, with only packaging changes. Learn how they work, why prices don't drop as much, and what it means for patients.

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Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablets: Who Benefits and How Well Do They Work?

Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablets: Who Benefits and How Well Do They Work?

Sublingual immunotherapy tablets offer a needle-free way to treat grass, ragweed, and dust mite allergies. Learn who qualifies, how effective they are, what they cost, and how they compare to allergy shots.

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Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid covers prescription drugs for 85 million Americans, but coverage varies by state. Learn what’s included in 2025 - from tiered formularies and prior authorizations to copays and Extra Help.

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Warfarin and Vitamin K Foods: How to Keep Your Diet Consistent for Safe Blood Thinning

Warfarin and Vitamin K Foods: How to Keep Your Diet Consistent for Safe Blood Thinning

Maintaining consistent vitamin K intake is critical for safe warfarin use. Learn which foods affect your INR, why consistency beats restriction, and how to eat well without risking dangerous blood clotting or bleeding.

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Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained

Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained

Learn how drugs get their chemical, generic, and brand names - and why these naming systems exist to prevent deadly medication errors. Understand stems, safety rules, and how generics work.

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Sleep Restriction Therapy: How to Reset Insomnia Patterns for Better Sleep

Sleep Restriction Therapy: How to Reset Insomnia Patterns for Better Sleep

Sleep Restriction Therapy resets chronic insomnia by limiting time in bed to match actual sleep, building strong sleep pressure. It's a proven, drug-free method backed by science and preferred over medication for lasting results.

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How to Prevent Overdose in People with Substance Use Disorders: Practical Steps That Save Lives

How to Prevent Overdose in People with Substance Use Disorders: Practical Steps That Save Lives

Learn practical, evidence-based ways to prevent overdose in people with substance use disorders, including naloxone use, fentanyl test strips, MAT, and safety planning. Life-saving steps anyone can take.

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Mail-Order Pharmacy Cost Savings: Pros and Cons

Mail-Order Pharmacy Cost Savings: Pros and Cons

Mail-order pharmacies offer 90-day prescription supplies at lower costs, improving adherence and saving money for chronic condition patients. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what risks to watch for.

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Vaccine Generics: Why Global Production and Access Are Still Unequal

Vaccine Generics: Why Global Production and Access Are Still Unequal

Vaccine generics don't exist like drug generics-manufacturing complexity, supply chain gaps, and profit-driven systems keep life-saving shots out of reach for billions. Here's why global access remains unequal.

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Hypoparathyroidism: How to Manage Low Calcium and Vitamin D Effectively

Hypoparathyroidism: How to Manage Low Calcium and Vitamin D Effectively

Learn how to manage low calcium and vitamin D in hypoparathyroidism with practical dosing, diet tips, monitoring, and emerging treatments. Avoid kidney damage and daily symptoms with proven strategies.

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Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Errors, Risks, and How to Protect Yourself

Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Errors, Risks, and How to Protect Yourself

Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans each year. Learn the real risks, which drugs are most dangerous, and how you can protect yourself from preventable mistakes at home and in the hospital.

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Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Avoid Toxicity

Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Avoid Toxicity

Elderly patients with kidney impairment need careful medication dosing to avoid toxicity. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to calculate kidney function accurately, and what tools can prevent life-threatening errors.

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