The Tricky Hunt - Page 2
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Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies
Discover how generic drugs move from FDA approval via the ANDA process to the pharmacy shelf - and why they’re 80% cheaper than brand-name drugs. Learn the steps, players, and science behind affordable medicine.
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Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Understanding Controlled Substance Labels and Schedule Codes: What You Need to Know
Learn what DEA schedule codes on prescription labels mean, how they affect your access to medication, and why the system is changing. Know your Schedule II, III, and V drugs and what rules apply to each.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 0 Comments
How Pharmacists Help Patients Take Their Medications as Prescribed
Pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients take their medications as prescribed, using personalized counseling, cost solutions, and follow-up support to improve adherence and prevent costly hospitalizations.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Copay Assistance for Generics: How to Find Financial Help in 2025
Learn how to find real financial help for generic prescription drugs in 2025, including Medicare Extra Help, pharmacy discount programs, and nonprofit aid-so you can afford your meds without skipping doses.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Pravastatin Tolerability in Older Adults: Side Effect Profile
Pravastatin is one of the safest statins for older adults due to its kidney clearance, low drug interactions, and reduced muscle side effects. Learn why it's preferred for seniors over other statins and what to watch for.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 10 Comments
How to Appeal a Prior Authorization Denial for Your Medication
Learn how to successfully appeal a prior authorization denial for your medication. Discover the 82% reversal rate, what insurers look for, and how to get your doctor’s support to win your case.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Allergy-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Reduce Triggers
Discover which allergy-friendly cleaning products actually reduce triggers like dust, pet dander, and chemical fumes. Learn certified brands, safe ingredients, and the two-cloth method that cuts allergens by 63%.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 13 Comments
Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments
Generic drugs save billions in U.S. healthcare, but how pharmacies get paid is broken. Laws and PBM practices often leave pharmacies losing money on every prescription. Here's how reimbursement models really work-and what’s being done to fix them.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 13 Comments
Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves money without sacrificing effectiveness for most people. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to monitor your response safely.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 11 Comments
How to Prevent Non-Adherence to Medication During Life Transitions or Stress
Learn practical, science-backed ways to keep taking your medication during life changes like moving, divorce, or job shifts. Stop relying on apps and start building flexible routines that work when your life gets chaotic.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 10 Comments
Future Anti-Counterfeit Technologies: How New Innovations Are Stopping Fake Drugs
New technologies like NFC, blockchain, and DNA markers are transforming how we fight fake drugs. From smartphone verification to tamper-proof packaging, here’s how the pharmaceutical industry is protecting patients.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Insulin Therapy Options
Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed with blood tests and autoantibodies, and the two main insulin delivery methods-multiple daily injections and insulin pumps-with modern advances like CGMs and new disease-modifying drugs.