Pharmacists play a crucial role in helping patients take their medications as prescribed, reducing hospitalizations and saving billions in healthcare costs. Learn how pharmacist-led programs improve adherence through counseling, cost help, and personalized support.
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Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent inner ear damage caused by worn-out hair cells or nerve damage. It's the most common type of hearing loss, affecting 30 million U.S. adults. Hearing aids and cochlear implants can help, but there's no cure.
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VA formulary offers affordable generics to 9M veterans. Understand Tier 1 copays, Meds by Mail, CHAMPVA coverage. Compare VA vs Medicare and handle prior authorization for specialty drugs.
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Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is a paradoxical condition where pain medications worsen pain sensitivity. This article explains how to identify OIH symptoms, distinguish it from tolerance, and implement effective treatments like dose reduction and ketamine therapy. Updated clinical guidelines from 2024 provide clear pathways for healthcare providers.
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Learn the real difference between medication side effects and adverse drug reactions - why confusing them can lead to dangerous decisions, and how to tell them apart in real life.
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Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review, what questions to ask, and why this virtual checkup can prevent dangerous drug interactions. Essential for anyone taking multiple medications.
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Psychiatric medication combinations can be life-changing, but switching to generic versions carries hidden risks. Learn why small differences in drug absorption can trigger relapse, hospitalization, and treatment failure-especially when multiple medications are involved.
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Antipsychotics increase stroke risk by 80% in seniors with dementia - yet are still widely prescribed. Learn why these drugs are dangerous, what alternatives exist, and how families can protect their loved ones.
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Medication errors cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Learn how patient safety goals, barcode systems, and pharmacy protocols are reducing dispensing mistakes - and why the Five Rights aren't enough.
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Specialty pharmacies handle generic specialty drugs with the same care as branded ones-due to complex administration, safety protocols, and patient support needs. Providers must understand why distribution doesn't change just because the price drops.
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