Archive: 2025/11

How to Appeal Insurance Denials for Generic Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbara Lalicki November 28, 2025 Medications 1 Comments
How to Appeal Insurance Denials for Generic Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to successfully appeal your insurance denial for a generic medication. Step-by-step guide with doctor tips, timelines, and real success stories.

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Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Pause Blood Thinners Before Surgery

Barbara Lalicki November 27, 2025 Medications 4 Comments
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Pause Blood Thinners Before Surgery

Learn how to safely pause blood thinners before surgery without increasing clot or bleeding risks. Updated 2025 guidelines for DOACs, warfarin, and emergency reversal.

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How to Check Lot Numbers and Recalls When Clearing Expired Medications

Barbara Lalicki November 26, 2025 Pharmacy 4 Comments
How to Check Lot Numbers and Recalls When Clearing Expired Medications

Learn how to safely clear expired medications by checking the printed expiration date and verifying recalls using lot numbers. Avoid dangerous mistakes with proven steps and FDA guidelines.

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Common Manufacturing Defects in Generic Drugs and How They Affect Safety

Barbara Lalicki November 25, 2025 Medications 7 Comments
Common Manufacturing Defects in Generic Drugs and How They Affect Safety

Generic drugs save money but often suffer from manufacturing flaws like cracked tablets, inconsistent dosing, and contamination. Learn the common defects, why they happen, and how they impact safety.

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How to Use a Pill Organizer Safely Without Overdosing

Barbara Lalicki November 24, 2025 Medications 5 Comments
How to Use a Pill Organizer Safely Without Overdosing

Learn how to use a pill organizer safely to avoid dangerous overdoses. Discover what meds to avoid, where to store it, and the 5-step filling method used by hospitals to keep you safe.

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Fungal Infections: Candida, Athlete’s Foot, and What Actually Works

Barbara Lalicki November 22, 2025 Health and Wellness 7 Comments
Fungal Infections: Candida, Athlete’s Foot, and What Actually Works

Learn the difference between Candida and athlete’s foot, what treatments actually work, why infections come back, and how to stop them for good. No fluff, just clear facts.

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Global Perspectives on Generics: How Countries Control Drug Prices and Keep Medicines Affordable

Barbara Lalicki November 21, 2025 Medications 12 Comments
Global Perspectives on Generics: How Countries Control Drug Prices and Keep Medicines Affordable

Global policies on generic drugs vary widely, from China's aggressive price cuts to the U.S.'s high usage rates. Discover how countries balance affordability, quality, and access to keep medicines available and affordable.

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When Doctors Say 'Do Not Substitute': Why Brand Drugs Are Sometimes Required

Barbara Lalicki November 20, 2025 Medications 11 Comments
When Doctors Say 'Do Not Substitute': Why Brand Drugs Are Sometimes Required

Doctors write 'Do Not Substitute' prescriptions when generics could be unsafe. Learn when brand drugs are medically necessary, why costs spike, and how to ask the right questions.

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How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label

Barbara Lalicki November 19, 2025 Medications 10 Comments
How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label

Learn how to confirm your child's medication dose by checking weight in kilograms, verifying milligrams (not milliliters), and asking key questions at the pharmacy. Prevent dangerous dosing errors with simple, proven steps.

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QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

Barbara Lalicki November 19, 2025 Medications 11 Comments
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

QT prolongation is a hidden heart rhythm danger caused by over 200 medications, including common antibiotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. Learn which drugs raise arrhythmia risk and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Barbara Lalicki November 17, 2025 Medications 9 Comments
Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid covers prescription drugs in all states, but what's included varies widely. Learn how formularies, step therapy, copays, and Extra Help affect your out-of-pocket costs in 2025.

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Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: What You Need to Know

Barbara Lalicki November 17, 2025 Pharmacy 8 Comments
Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: What You Need to Know

Learn how temperature and humidity affect your medications, why improper storage causes drug failure, and how to keep your prescriptions safe with simple, science-backed steps.

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