GoodRx.SU - Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 2
Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 23 12Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies delay generic competition long after patents expire, using regulatory tools like orphan drug and pediatric exclusivity. These mechanisms add years to monopolies, costing billions in extra healthcare spending.
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Mail-Order Pharmacy Cost Savings: Pros and Cons
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 22 10Mail-order pharmacies can save hundreds a year on maintenance medications through 90-day supplies and automated systems. Learn the real pros, cons, and who benefits most - plus how to switch without mistakes.
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Opioid Tolerance: Why Your Pain Medication Dose Keeps Going Up
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 21 13Opioid tolerance means your body needs higher doses over time to get the same pain relief. It’s a normal biological response-not addiction-but it increases overdose risk, especially after periods of abstinence. Learn why doses rise and what to do about it.
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Heat Exposure Precautions with Diuretics and Anticholinergics
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 20 10Diuretics and anticholinergics can block your body's natural cooling system, raising the risk of heat illness. Learn how to stay safe during hot weather without stopping your meds.
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Warfarin and Generic Switching: What You Need to Know About INR Monitoring and Safety
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 19 13Switching from brand-name warfarin to a generic version can affect your INR levels and increase bleeding or clotting risks. Learn how to monitor safely, when to test, and what to do if your numbers change after a switch.
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Alcohol and Medication Interactions Explained for Patients: What You Need to Know
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 18 8Alcohol can dangerously interact with common medications, increasing side effects or causing life-threatening reactions. Learn which meds are risky, how to stay safe, and what to do if you've already mixed them.
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Physical Therapy for Joint Disorders: Range of Motion and Strengthening Protocols
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 17 8Physical therapy for joint disorders uses targeted range of motion and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, improve mobility, and delay surgery. Evidence shows it works as well as surgery for mild-to-moderate arthritis and saves thousands in healthcare costs.
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How to Compare Dissolution Profiles and What They Mean for Generic and Brand Drugs
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 16 14Dissolution profile comparison ensures generic drugs release medicine the same way as brand-name versions. Learn how f2 factors, regulatory standards, and lab tests prove bioequivalence without human trials.
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Wearable ECGs for QT Safety: Real-Time Risk Detection
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 15 14Wearable ECG devices like the Apple Watch and KardiaMobile 6L now enable real-time detection of QT interval prolongation, helping prevent sudden cardiac death in patients on high-risk medications. Learn how they work, who benefits, and what’s next.
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Cochlear Implants: Surgical Hearing Restoration for Profound Deafness
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 15 14Cochlear implants restore hearing for people with profound deafness by directly stimulating the auditory nerve. Learn how they work, who qualifies, what surgery involves, and what results to expect.
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