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Negotiated Rebates on Generics: What Insurance Actually Pays

Negotiated Rebates on Generics: What Insurance Actually Pays

Generic drugs don't get rebates like brand-name drugs. Instead, insurers pay inflated prices through hidden spreads that line the pockets of middlemen. Here's what's really happening behind the scenes.

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How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Families and Clinicians

How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Families and Clinicians

Wrong-dose errors with liquid medications cause thousands of preventable injuries each year. Learn how using oral syringes, mL-only labeling, and smart habits can protect your child and prevent dangerous mistakes.

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Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Errors

Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Errors

Patient decision aids improve medication safety by helping patients understand risks, benefits, and personal values before choosing treatments. Evidence shows they boost knowledge, reduce anxiety, and increase adherence-cutting down on dangerous errors.

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Switching to an Authorized Generic: How to Manage Patient Transitions Smoothly

Switching to an Authorized Generic: How to Manage Patient Transitions Smoothly

Learn how to safely switch from a brand-name drug to an authorized generic-identical medication, lower cost, fewer side effects. Discover why authorized generics reduce switchbacks, improve adherence, and how to navigate insurance and availability.

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Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2025

Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2025

Learn the best ways to keep insulin, Mounjaro, and other refrigerated medications cold while traveling. Get expert-backed tips on coolers, gel packs, TSA rules, and real-world solutions for 2025.

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Clinical Studies on Generic Drug Efficacy: What the Research Really Shows

Clinical Studies on Generic Drug Efficacy: What the Research Really Shows

Clinical studies show generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name versions for most conditions. Learn what research says about safety, bioequivalence, and when generics might need extra caution.

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Neonatal Kernicterus Risk: Sulfonamides and Other Medication Warnings

Neonatal Kernicterus Risk: Sulfonamides and Other Medication Warnings

Sulfonamides and other medications can trigger kernicterus in newborns by displacing bilirubin from albumin. Learn which drugs are dangerous, how to prevent brain damage, and what parents and providers need to know.

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Infographics About Generics: Visual Education Tools That Build Patient Trust

Infographics About Generics: Visual Education Tools That Build Patient Trust

Infographics about generics help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. These visual tools break down complex science, reduce misconceptions, and increase trust - saving time, money, and improving health outcomes.

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How to Keep a Complete Medication List for Safe Care Coordination

How to Keep a Complete Medication List for Safe Care Coordination

A complete medication list prevents dangerous errors and improves care coordination. Learn what to include, how to update it, and why it’s your most important health tool.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication When Generics Are Pushed

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication When Generics Are Pushed

If you've had bad reactions or reduced effectiveness with generic medications, learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on your brand-name drug using evidence, documentation, and clear communication.

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