Category: Medications - Page 2
Training Pharmacy Technicians: Mastering Generic Drug Competency Standards
Finnegan O'Sullivan Feb 23 14Pharmacy technicians must master generic drug knowledge to prevent life-threatening errors. With 90% of prescriptions being generics, competency in drug names, appearances, and classifications is non-negotiable for patient safety and certification.
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Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs
Finnegan O'Sullivan Feb 9 9States are using MAC lists, price gouging laws, and PBM transparency to control rising generic drug costs in Medicaid. With generics making up 85% of prescriptions, smart policies are key to keeping care affordable without causing shortages.
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How to Verify Controlled Substance Quantities and Directions
Finnegan O'Sullivan Feb 7 10Learn the exact steps pharmacists must follow to verify controlled substance quantities and directions to prevent errors, diversion, and legal penalties. Includes DEA number validation, PDMP checks, CDC opioid conversions, and the 5-point verification protocol.
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FDA Drug Recall Authority: How Unsafe Medications Are Legally Removed
Finnegan O'Sullivan Feb 4 14Discover how the FDA's drug recall process actually works-contrary to popular belief, the agency can't mandate recalls but must request them. Learn about recall classes, real-world examples like the valsartan contamination, and what healthcare providers need to know.
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Immunosuppressants: Essential Safety Rules for Transplant Patients
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 31 9Immunosuppressants prevent organ rejection after transplant but carry serious risks like infection, kidney damage, and cancer. Learn the safety essentials, common side effects, and how to avoid life-threatening mistakes.
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Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness, Side Effects, and Interactions
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 28 15Birth control pills are 99% effective with perfect use, but only 93% effective in real life due to missed doses and interactions. Learn how they work, their side effects, dangerous drug interactions, and how to use them safely.
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30-Month Stay: How Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 25 14The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act delays generic drug approval by freezing FDA approval during patent litigation. While designed to balance innovation and access, it's now often used to extend monopolies, costing patients billions annually.
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Bioequivalence Studies: What the FDA Requires Generic Drug Manufacturers to Prove
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 23 14The FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to prove bioequivalence through rigorous clinical studies that show their product delivers the same active ingredient at the same rate as the brand-name version. This ensures safety, effectiveness, and cost savings for patients.
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How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 21 9Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds safely with step-by-step strategies that build responsibility, prevent misuse, and prepare them for adulthood. Learn how to use routines, apps, locks, and communication to turn medication management into a lifelong skill.
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Inhaled Corticosteroids: How to Prevent Oral Thrush and Hoarseness
Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 17 15Learn how to prevent oral thrush and hoarseness from inhaled corticosteroids using simple, proven steps like rinsing after use and using a spacer. Reduce side effects without stopping your medication.
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