Step Therapy Rules: What You Need to Know About Insurance Requirements to Try Generics First
Martyn F. Nov. 27 5Step therapy forces patients to try cheaper generics before insurers cover prescribed medications. Learn how it works, when it harms health, and how to fight for exceptions under current laws.
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Batch Variability and Bioequivalence: What Acceptable Limits Really Mean for Generic Drugs
Martyn F. Nov. 26 9Batch variability in generic drugs can skew bioequivalence results, leading to unsafe approvals or unnecessary rejections. Learn how new standards are fixing this hidden flaw in drug testing.
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How to Appeal a Prior Authorization Denial for Your Medication
Martyn F. Nov. 25 8Learn how to successfully appeal a prior authorization denial for your medication. Discover the steps, documents, and strategies that overturn 82% of denials-and how to avoid common mistakes that cause delays.
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Ketamine and Esketamine: Rapid-Acting Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Martyn F. Nov. 24 12Ketamine and esketamine offer rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression. IV ketamine works faster and stronger; esketamine is easier to tolerate. Learn the differences, costs, and who benefits most.
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Prescription Writing Errors and How to Catch Them as a Patient
Martyn F. Nov. 23 10Prescription errors cause over 1.5 million injuries yearly. Learn how to spot common mistakes like wrong doses, bad abbreviations, and confusing drug names-and how to catch them before they harm you.
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How to Organize a Medication List for Caregivers and Family
Martyn F. Nov. 20 9A clear, up-to-date medication list can prevent dangerous drug interactions and hospital visits for seniors. Learn exactly what to include, how to organize it, and how to keep it updated every week.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications
Martyn F. Nov. 20 13SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys-but they can cause serious yeast infections and urinary tract complications. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot warning signs, and what alternatives exist.
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Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations
Martyn F. Nov. 19 10Psychiatric drug interactions can be life-threatening. Learn which combinations-like SSRIs with MAO inhibitors or lithium with NSAIDs-carry the highest risks, how to spot serotonin syndrome, and what steps you and your care team can take to stay safe.
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COPD Exacerbations: Common Triggers, Warning Signs, and What to Do in an Emergency
Martyn F. Nov. 19 10COPD exacerbations are dangerous flare-ups that worsen breathing, often due to infection or pollution. Learn the warning signs, what happens in your lungs, emergency treatments, and how to prevent the next one.
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Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked
Martyn F. Nov. 17 10Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring-it's a major hidden cause of high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Learn how untreated sleep apnea strains your heart and what you can do to protect it.
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