Ethnicity influences how drugs work due to genetic differences in metabolism. Learn how genes like CYP2C19 and HLA-B*15:02 affect drug safety and effectiveness across populations-and why genetics, not race, should guide treatment.
Nosebleeds can be caused by common medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and blood thinners. Learn the top causes, how to stop them, and what to do to prevent them without stopping your prescriptions.
APOL1 genetic variants explain nearly 70% of the excess kidney disease risk in people of African ancestry. Learn how these inherited mutations work, who should be tested, and what steps can reduce your risk.
Learn how the FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can be safely substituted for brand-name medications. Understand A and B ratings, why some generics aren't interchangeable, and how this system saves billions in healthcare costs.
Anticoagulants for seniors with atrial fibrillation prevent far more strokes than they cause bleeding events, even with fall risk. Learn why skipping them is often more dangerous than taking them.
Postpartum thyroiditis is a temporary autoimmune thyroid disorder affecting 5-10% of women after childbirth, causing fatigue, weight changes, and mood shifts. Learn the signs, testing, and treatment options.
Buyers like Medicare use the threat of generic drug competition to force lower prices on brand-name medications. With multiple generics available, prices can drop by over 90%. This strategy saves billions and reshapes how drugs are priced in the U.S.
Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. While studies conflict, doctors recommend avoiding it altogether if you're on anticoagulants.
Dexamethasone and prednisone are both powerful steroids, but they differ in strength, duration, and side effects. Learn which one is better for short-term flare-ups versus long-term treatment.
Insurers save billions by using bulk buying and tendering for generic drugs. Learn how competitive bidding, transparent pricing, and direct-to-consumer models are cutting prescription costs - and how you can too.
Storing medications in the bathroom exposes them to heat and moisture, reducing potency and risking health. Learn why this common habit is dangerous and where to store drugs safely instead.
Insurance prior authorization for generic alternatives delays patient care and burdens pharmacists with paperwork. Learn how step therapy works, why denials happen, and how to get approvals faster in 2025.