Learn how to explain generic drug substitutions to pediatric and senior patients in a way that builds trust, prevents confusion, and improves adherence-without relying on misleading claims that 'it's the same.'
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.
Learn how medication synchronization reduces pharmacy visits and copays by aligning all your chronic prescriptions to one monthly refill date. Save money and improve adherence with this simple, free pharmacy service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TIA and stroke share the same warning signs - but only one causes permanent damage. If symptoms vanish, don't assume it's over. A TIA is a medical emergency that demands immediate care to prevent a devastating stroke.
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.
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.