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Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Drug Coverage Works in 2025
Medicare Part D generic drug coverage in 2025 is simpler and cheaper than ever, with a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap and low-tier copays. Learn how formularies work, what you pay, and how to save on your prescriptions.
- January 27 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments
Colchicine and Macrolides: How Drug Interactions Can Turn Life-Saving Medications Dangerous
Colchicine saves lives but can turn deadly when mixed with common antibiotics like clarithromycin. Learn how CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibition cause toxic buildup-and what to do to stay safe.
- January 25 2026
- Tony Newman
- 12 Comments
How to Verify Drug Authenticity: Official Tools and Resources You Can Trust
Learn how to verify if your medication is real using official tools like EU FMD, US DSCSA, QR codes, and smartphone apps. Protect yourself from counterfeit drugs with proven methods and expert-backed resources.
- January 24 2026
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Medications and Athletes: How Common Drugs Affect Performance and Health
Performance-enhancing drugs give athletes quick gains but come with serious, often permanent health risks - from heart damage and infertility to depression and liver failure. Most users aren't pros - they're everyday gym-goers.
- January 22 2026
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Inhalers Explained: Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance Inhalers
Rescue inhalers give quick relief during asthma attacks, while maintenance inhalers prevent symptoms by reducing daily inflammation. Using the wrong one can be dangerous. Learn how to tell them apart and use them correctly.
- January 21 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments
How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Treatments and Endangering Patients
Drug shortages are delaying life-saving treatments, increasing errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. Learn how this crisis is impacting care and what’s being done to fix it.
- January 19 2026
- Tony Newman
- 11 Comments
TNF Inhibitors and TB Reactivation: Screening and Monitoring Protocols
TNF inhibitors like adalimumab and infliximab effectively treat autoimmune diseases but carry a significant risk of reactivating latent tuberculosis. Proper screening, treatment of latent TB, and ongoing monitoring are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
- January 18 2026
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics are available. Get practical tips, what to say, how to prepare, and how to handle insurance hurdles.
- January 17 2026
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Documentation Requirements for Recording Generic Substitution Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacists must document every generic drug substitution to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. Rules vary by state, but core requirements include brand name, generic name, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date. Proper documentation prevents errors, supports audits, and saves lives.
- January 16 2026
- Tony Newman
- 9 Comments
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption
Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can block up to 57% of the medication's absorption. Learn the right timing, alternatives like liquid formulations, and how to fix persistent thyroid symptoms.
- January 15 2026
- Tony Newman
- 9 Comments