The Tricky Hunt - Page 3
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
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Health Literacy Strategies for Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing
Learn how to read medicine labels correctly and avoid dangerous dosing mistakes. Simple strategies like using morning/noon/evening/bedtime schedules and pictograms can save lives.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 10 Comments
Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.
In the U.S., only certain biosimilars are approved for automatic pharmacy substitution. Learn how interchangeability works, which drugs qualify, how state laws affect access, and what patients and pharmacists need to know.
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Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 10 Comments
Medications Safe While Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based Choices
Most medications are safe to take while breastfeeding. Learn which pain relievers, antibiotics, antidepressants, and allergy meds are evidence-based choices that won't harm your baby-and which ones to avoid.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions Explained for Patients: What You Need to Know
Learn how one medication can change how your body processes another - and what you can do to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Simple, practical advice for patients.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
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- 8 Comments
Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know
Learn safe, age-specific antihistamine dosing for children. Find out which meds are safe for babies, toddlers, and older kids - and which ones to avoid. Expert-backed guidelines for Zyrtec, Claritin, and Benadryl.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 11 Comments
How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support
Learn how to involve family or caregivers in medication support with practical steps to improve adherence, reduce errors, and prevent dangerous interactions. Includes tools, routines, and expert-backed strategies.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
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- 11 Comments
Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2025
Medicare Part D covers 92% of prescriptions as generics, with lower costs thanks to tiered formularies and a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap in 2025. Learn how to save on your meds.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
SSRI Side Effects: What to Expect from Mild to Severe
SSRIs help millions with depression and anxiety, but side effects like sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and nausea are far more common than admitted. Learn what to expect - and how to manage it.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Manufacturer Copay Assistance Cards: How to Use Them and Avoid Costly Surprises
Learn how manufacturer copay assistance cards work, who qualifies, and how to avoid sudden spikes in medication costs when your card runs out. Know the difference between accumulator and maximizer plans before you use one.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medications with minor tweaks, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, why it's controversial, and who pays the price.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Topical vs. Oral Meds: Which Is Safer and How Much Gets Into Your Blood?
Topical meds deliver pain relief with far less risk than oral pills. Learn how much of each enters your bloodstream, why safety differs, and when to choose one over the other.
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Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 12 Comments
Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients
Many common medications contain hidden animal ingredients like gelatin, lanolin, and pig-derived compounds. Vegans and vegetarians need to know which drugs to question and how to find vegan alternatives-without compromising their health.