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Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of spending. Government control through Medicaid rebates, Medicare caps, and 340B discounts keeps prices low - but gaps remain. Here's how it really works in 2026.

Learn how to read medication expiration dates correctly. Discover common formats, storage tips, and which medications to avoid past expiration. Understand manufacturer vs pharmacy dates for safe use.

Effective coordination between OB/GYNs and psychiatrists ensures safe medication management during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This guide explains key steps for preconception planning, medication safety, and handling common challenges to protect both mother and baby's health.

Anaphylaxis from medications is fast, dangerous, and often misdiagnosed. Learn the key signs, which drugs are most likely to trigger it, why epinephrine is critical, and how to prevent fatal delays in treatment.

Medication safety goes beyond clinical trials. Real-world evidence, big data, and AI are revealing hidden risks and saving lives - but only if we use them wisely. Learn how drugs are monitored after approval and what you can do to stay safe.

Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy prevents deadly medication errors by ensuring the right person gets the right drug. Learn how name and birthdate checks, barcode scanning, and EMPI systems reduce dispensing mistakes and save lives.

Nurses play a vital role in helping patients understand that generic medications are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Learn how they use clear communication, teach-back methods, and visual tools to build trust and improve adherence.

Learn proven psychological strategies to manage anxiety about medication side effects, reduce fear, and improve adherence using CBT, symptom tracking, and evidence-based coping tools.

BPPV causes sudden spinning dizziness when you move your head. It’s common, harmless, and fixable with a simple head maneuver called canalith repositioning. Learn how it works and why meds don’t help.

When antihistamines fail for chronic spontaneous urticaria, second-line treatments like omalizumab, remibrutinib, and dupilumab offer real relief. Learn which options work best, why some fail, and what’s coming next.

Diuretics help manage fluid buildup but can cause dangerous electrolyte shifts and drug interactions. Learn how loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing diuretics affect your body and what combinations to avoid.

Psychiatric polypharmacy-using multiple mental health medications at once-is growing rapidly, especially among older adults and those with chronic illnesses. While sometimes necessary, many combinations lack evidence and increase risks of dangerous interactions, side effects, and reduced quality of life.