Category: Medications - Page 2

Amiodarone, digoxin, and warfarin together can cause deadly drug interactions. Learn how this triad increases digoxin toxicity and warfarin bleeding risk-and what steps can prevent catastrophe.

Learn when it’s safe to use expired medications during disasters or shortages, what drugs still work, which ones are dangerous, and how to make smart decisions when no alternatives exist.

Learn how to read pharmacy labels and warning stickers, understand FDA and state regulations, and protect yourself from medication errors with clear, practical advice for patients and caregivers.

Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in copays, prior authorization, substitution rules, and formularies. Learn how your state manages generics and what you can do to ensure access.

Bioequivalence testing for combination products like fixed-dose pills, topical creams, and inhalers is far more complex than for single-drug generics. Learn why failure rates are higher, costs are soaring, and how new methods like PBPK modeling are changing the game.

Despite FDA warnings, combining triptans and SSRIs does not significantly increase serotonin syndrome risk. Real-world data shows zero confirmed cases, yet many patients are still denied effective migraine treatment. Here’s what you need to know.

Learn how to use topical steroids safely with a potency chart that matches strength to skin area and condition. Avoid thinning skin, redness, and hormone issues by choosing the right class and limiting use duration.

Teriparatide and abaloparatide are powerful bone-building drugs for severe osteoporosis. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, cost, and real-world outcomes in 2026.

Prior authorization for generic alternatives is a major hurdle in pharmacy practice. Learn how insurers enforce step therapy, what documentation works, how to speed up approvals, and what’s changing in 2026.

Beyond-use dates for compounded medications aren't expiration dates-they're science-based safety limits. Learn how they're set, why they matter, and how to use them correctly to avoid serious health risks.