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Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think
Doctors are key to whether patients accept generic drugs. Many still doubt their effectiveness, despite FDA approval. Learn what drives their attitudes-and how education can change prescribing habits.
High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Hypercholesterolemia
High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent condition that raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn how it works, how to test for it, and what actually works to lower it-whether it’s genetic or lifestyle-driven.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect
Learn what to expect on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days, including what you can drop off, where to go, and why it matters for safety and public health. A practical guide for safe medication disposal.
Multicultural Perspectives on Generics: How Culture Affects Medication Adherence
Cultural beliefs about pill appearance, ingredients, and trust in the system affect how patients accept generic medications. Understanding these factors improves adherence and saves lives.
Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety
Learn how to pack medications for air travel safely with TSA-compliant tips for liquids, temperature control, injectables, and international rules. Avoid confiscation and ensure your meds stay effective.
Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use
Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs offers a safe, affordable way to improve depression symptoms and fix sexual side effects-without weight gain or metabolic risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what to expect.
Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital formularies systematically choose generic drugs based on clinical evidence, safety, and cost. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make these decisions, why generics are preferred, and how they impact patient care and hospital budgets.
Long-term solutions for building resilience into the drug supply to prevent shortages
Long-term solutions to prevent drug shortages focus on supplier diversity, AI-driven visibility, cybersecurity, and regulatory changes-not just stockpiling. Learn how smarter supply chains save lives.
Placebo vs Nocebo in Medication Side Effects: What Studies Show
Studies show that many medication side effects aren't caused by the drug itself-but by negative expectations. Learn how the nocebo effect works, why it's stronger than the placebo effect, and what you can do about it.
Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We’ve Learned
Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with millions of fake pills and injections seized each year. Real cases show deadly consequences-from toxic ingredients to organ damage. Here’s what’s being caught, where it’s coming from, and how to stay safe.