Archive: 2025/12

Generic Prescribing Guidelines: Professional Recommendations for Clinicians

Generic prescribing saves billions, reduces errors, and improves patient adherence. Learn when to prescribe generics, when to avoid them, and how to explain the switch to patients with confidence.

Cancer Survivorship: Managing Long-Term Effects and Recurrence

Cancer survivorship means managing long-term side effects and watching for recurrence after treatment ends. Learn what to expect, how to build a care plan, and how to work with your doctors to protect your health for life.

How Generics Cut Healthcare Drug Spending: The Real Cost-Saving Power

Generics make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 12% of drug spending, saving $445 billion in 2023. Learn how they cut costs, why some drugs still cost too much, and what you can do to save.

Bursitis and Tendinitis: Understanding Joint Inflammation and How to Treat It

Bursitis and tendinitis are common causes of joint pain, especially after 40. Learn how to tell them apart, what treatments actually work, and how to prevent them from coming back.

How to Identify Counterfeit Pills That Increase Overdose Danger

Counterfeit pills disguised as prescription drugs often contain lethal doses of fentanyl. Learn how to spot them, test for fentanyl, recognize overdose signs, and stay safe. The only sure way to avoid death? Only use medications prescribed to you.

JAK Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Infection and Blood Clot Risks

JAK inhibitors help control autoimmune diseases but carry serious risks of infection and blood clots. Learn who should avoid them, how to monitor for side effects, and what alternatives exist.

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Why do some people feel generic medications don't work? It's not the drug-it's their brain. Perception, branding, and price shape how effective a pill feels, even when the chemistry is identical. Learn how the placebo effect impacts real health outcomes.

Dissolution Testing: How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Quality

Dissolution testing is how the FDA ensures generic drugs work like brand-name versions without costly human trials. It measures drug release in the lab, using strict standards to guarantee safety and effectiveness.

Shared Decision-Making in Autoimmune Care: How Patients and Doctors Balance Risks and Benefits Together

Shared decision-making in autoimmune care helps patients and doctors choose treatments that match both medical evidence and personal priorities. Learn how real numbers, decision tools, and patient values improve adherence and quality of life.

Pharmacogenomics: How Genetic Testing Makes Medication Safer and More Effective

Pharmacogenomics uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, helping avoid dangerous side effects and ineffective treatments. Learn how genetic testing is making drugs safer and more personalized.