The Tricky Hunt - Page 3
29
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.
28
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.
27
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%.
26
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.
25
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.
23
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.
21
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.
20
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.
19
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Penicillin Allergies: What Patients Need to Know for Safety
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn the truth about penicillin allergies, how testing works, and why getting it right could save your life-and lower healthcare costs.
18
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications
Find trustworthy, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like FDALabel, MedlinePlus, VigiAccess, and OnSIDES. Avoid outdated or biased sites. Know what to look for and how to act.
17
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 0 Comments
How to Spot Counterfeit Generic Medicines and Stay Safe Online
Learn how to spot fake generic medicines sold online, avoid dangerous scams, and verify your prescriptions using simple checks. Counterfeit drugs can be deadly-here's how to protect yourself.
16
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Diabetic Kidney Disease: How Early Albuminuria Signals Risk and Why Tight Control Saves Kidneys
Early albuminuria is the first sign of diabetic kidney disease. Tight blood sugar control, blood pressure management, and targeted medications can stop or even reverse kidney damage-before it's too late.