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Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold without the brand label. Traditional generics may have different inactive ingredients. Learn how they differ, when it matters, and how to know which one you're getting.
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk
Generic substitution saves money but increases legal risk for pharmacists. Learn how state laws, high-risk drugs, and poor patient communication create liability traps - and what you can do to protect yourself and your patients.
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: How to Spot and Treat It
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is when long-term opioid use makes pain worse instead of better. Learn how to recognize the signs, why it happens, and what treatments actually work - from tapering doses to ketamine and genetic testing.
Patient Safety Goals in Medication Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice: How to Prevent Errors and Save Lives
Medication errors kill 250,000 Americans yearly. Learn how the National Patient Safety Goals, barcode systems, high-alert drug protocols, and AI are reducing pharmacy dispensing errors and saving lives.
Generic Price Wars: How Consumers Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Generic drug price wars can slash prescription costs by over 95%, but most consumers don’t get the full savings. Learn how to access the real lowest prices and stop overpaying for generics.
Automated Refills for Generic Medicines: How Online Pharmacies Make Chronic Care Easier
Automated refills for generic medicines help patients stay on track with daily prescriptions by eliminating the need to remember refill requests. Learn how online pharmacies use this system to boost adherence, cut costs, and reduce errors.
Prior Authorization Requirements for Medications Explained: What You Need to Know
Prior authorization is a common insurance requirement for certain medications. Learn what drugs need it, how the process works, what to do if it's denied, and how to speed it up to avoid delays in treatment.
How to Prevent Overdose in People with Substance Use Disorders: Proven Strategies That Save Lives
Learn proven, science-backed ways to prevent overdose in people with substance use disorders - from naloxone and fentanyl test strips to medication-assisted treatment and safety planning. Real strategies that save lives.
Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide for Prescription Transfers
Switching pharmacies requires specific info depending on your meds. Non-controlled prescriptions transfer easily; controlled substances have strict one-time rules under new DEA regulations. Know your drug's schedule before you switch.
Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
Azathioprine is an affordable immunosuppressant, but up to 1 in 300 people have a genetic flaw that makes it dangerous. TPMT and NUDT15 testing can prevent life-threatening blood cell loss before it starts.