Hospital formularies use clinical evidence and cost analysis to select generic drugs that are safe, effective, and affordable. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make these decisions-and why your medication might change without warning.
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Generic medications saved $467 billion in the U.S. healthcare system in 2024 alone, with over $3.4 trillion saved since 2015. Learn how generics cut costs, which drugs save the most, and why billions are still being lost to anti-competitive practices.
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Provider education on generics improves clinician confidence, reduces patient skepticism, and boosts medication adherence. With generics making up 90% of U.S. prescriptions, better education means better health and lower costs.
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Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications and are held to the same FDA standards for safety and effectiveness. They save billions annually and work just as well for most people - with rare exceptions for sensitive conditions.
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Pharmacists are raising alarms about NTI generics-medications like warfarin and levothyroxine where tiny changes in dosage can cause serious harm. Learn why substitution risks are higher, how state laws vary, and what you can do to stay safe.
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MedWatch and VAERS are two separate FDA systems for tracking side effects: MedWatch for drugs and devices, VAERS for vaccines. Learn how they work, their limitations, and how to report correctly.
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Learn how to safely administer medications through feeding tubes with proper flushing, tube compatibility checks, and dosing protocols. Avoid blockages, drug failures, and life-threatening errors with evidence-based practices.
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Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but drug interactions can be dangerous. Learn how common medications, supplements, and foods affect chemo safety and effectiveness-and what you must do to protect your treatment.
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Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are still used for depression and nerve pain, but they come with serious side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, heart risks, and cognitive issues. Learn how they work, who should avoid them, and how to use them safely.
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Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid are proven, non-statin options for lowering LDL cholesterol in people who can't tolerate statins. Both reduce heart risk, with ezetimibe being affordable and bempedoic acid offering proven cardiovascular benefits.
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