Category: Medications - Page 3

Opioids in Seniors: Safe Pain Management and Essential Monitoring Practices

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Dec, 1 2025

Opioids in Seniors: Safe Pain Management and Essential Monitoring Practices

Opioids can safely manage pain in seniors when used with caution. Learn the right dosing, safest options, monitoring practices, and what to avoid to prevent dangerous side effects in older adults.

Antihypertensive Combination Generics: What’s Available and How to Get Them

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Dec, 1 2025

Antihypertensive Combination Generics: What’s Available and How to Get Them

Antihypertensive combination generics combine two or three blood pressure meds into one pill to improve adherence and control. Learn which combos are available, how much they cost, and how to get them covered by insurance.

Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Dec, 1 2025

Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust

Learn when and how to adjust metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors for kidney function. Updated 2025 guidelines on eGFR thresholds, dosing limits, and real-world management for diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 27 2025

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

Generic drugs save Americans billions each year-90% of prescriptions are generic, but they cost just 12% of what brand drugs do. See the real numbers behind the savings and how to use them to cut your prescription costs.

How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 25 2025

How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs

Insurance plans use tiered formularies and cost-sharing to push patients toward generic drugs, saving billions annually. But hidden pricing practices mean you may not see the full savings. Learn how it works-and how to protect yourself.

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products and Therapeutic Equivalence Ratings

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 22 2025

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products and Therapeutic Equivalence Ratings

The Orange Book database is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings, patent info, and exclusivity data-critical for generic drug approval and substitution.

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Ratings

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 22 2025

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Ratings

The Orange Book database is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings, patent info, and exclusivity periods. It enables generic drug competition and saves billions in healthcare costs.

Bioequivalence Explained: FDA Requirements to Prove Generic Drug Equivalence

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 21 2025

Bioequivalence Explained: FDA Requirements to Prove Generic Drug Equivalence

Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs work just like brand-name versions through bioequivalence testing. Understand the 80%-125% rule, how studies are done, and why generics are safe and affordable.

Future of Generic Combinations: Regulatory and Market Trends

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 20 2025

Future of Generic Combinations: Regulatory and Market Trends

Generic combinations are transforming the pharmaceutical industry by offering smarter, more effective alternatives to traditional generics. Learn how regulatory shifts and market demand are driving growth in fixed-dose and drug-device combos.

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers

Posted by Ellison Greystone on Nov, 19 2025

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers

Choosing diabetes medications based on side effect profiles helps you find a drug that lowers blood sugar without wrecking your daily life. Learn which drugs cause weight gain, low blood sugar, or yeast infections-and how to pick the safest option for you.