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Patent Term Restoration (PTE): How Drug Patents Get Extra Time
Patent Term Restoration (PTE) lets drug makers recover lost patent time due to FDA delays. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it's critical for pharmaceutical innovation-and controversial in drug pricing debates.
Metformin and Kidney Function: How to Monitor and Adjust Doses Safely
Metformin is safe for most people with type 2 diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease. Learn how eGFR guides dosing, when to hold the drug, and why stopping it unnecessarily can harm your health.
How to Calculate Total Cost of Therapy Beyond the Copay
Therapy costs go far beyond your copay. Learn how deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket limits, and provider networks affect your total expenses - and how to budget smartly for mental health care.
How to Save Money on Generic Drugs Using Coupon and Discount Card Programs
Learn how to use coupon and discount card programs to cut generic drug costs by up to 85%. Get real savings on metformin, lisinopril, and other common meds with GoodRx, Blink Health, and Walmart’s $4 program.
Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2025
Keep your refrigerated medications safe while traveling with the right cooling options. Learn which coolers work best for insulin, biologics, and vaccines, and how to avoid common mistakes that ruin your meds on the road.
SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: How They Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga lower blood sugar and protect the heart and kidneys in type 2 diabetes. They reduce heart failure hospitalizations, slow kidney decline, and help with weight loss-changing how diabetes is treated.
Topical Analgesics: Lidocaine, Capsaicin, and NSAID Gels for Localized Pain Relief
Lidocaine patches, capsaicin creams, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than pills. Learn how each works, what they’re best for, and how to use them safely.
How to Use Secure Messaging to Ask Medication Questions
Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Reduce errors, avoid phone tag, and keep your health info protected with HIPAA-compliant tools like MyChart.
Basal-Bolus Insulin: Dosing Strategies for Optimal Glucose Control
Basal-bolus insulin therapy mimics natural insulin release with long-acting background insulin and mealtime doses. Learn how to calculate doses, adjust for meals and highs, and achieve better glucose control with this proven diabetes management strategy.
How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions
Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm or rule out a penicillin allergy. Discover what to expect, how to stop interfering medications, and why testing can save you money and improve future treatments.