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Fiona Whitley December 26, 2025

How Insurer-Pharmacy Negotiations Set Generic Drug Prices in the U.S.

Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but only 23% of U.S. drug spending-yet many insured patients pay more than cash buyers. This is how PBM negotiations and spread pricing drive hidden costs.

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Fiona Whitley December 23, 2025

Caffeine and Medications: How Coffee Can Alter Drug Effects and Increase Side Effects

Caffeine can make some medications less effective or dangerously strong. Learn which drugs interact with coffee, tea, or energy drinks-and how to avoid serious side effects.

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Fiona Whitley December 18, 2025

How Second and Third Generic Drugs Drive Down Prescription Prices

Second and third generic drug makers drive prescription prices down dramatically - often to less than half the brand's cost. Learn how competition between multiple manufacturers saves patients billions and what blocks that savings.

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Fiona Whitley December 16, 2025

OTC Constipation Remedies: Fiber, Stool Softeners, and Laxatives Explained

Learn which OTC constipation remedies actually work-fiber, stool softeners, and laxatives-based on clinical evidence, user reviews, and expert guidelines. Find out what to use, what to avoid, and when to see a doctor.

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Fiona Whitley December 15, 2025

Mail-Order Pharmacy Cost Savings: Pros and Cons

Mail-order pharmacies can save hundreds a year on maintenance meds, but aren't ideal for urgent needs. Learn how they work, who saves the most, and when to stick with your local pharmacy.

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Fiona Whitley December 11, 2025

Anticoagulant and Herbal Supplement Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety

Herbal supplements can dangerously interact with blood thinners like warfarin and apixaban, increasing bleeding or clotting risks. Learn which herbs are most dangerous, why doctors often miss this, and what you must do to stay safe.

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Fiona Whitley December 9, 2025

Asthma and COPD Medications: Interactions and Safety Issues

Asthma and COPD medications can interact dangerously with common drugs like painkillers, beta-blockers, and antihistamines. Learn which combinations risk breathing problems and how to protect yourself.

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Fiona Whitley December 8, 2025

Blepharitis: How Warm Compresses Relieve Eyelid Inflammation

Blepharitis causes crusty, irritated eyelids-but warm compresses can relieve symptoms. Learn the right technique, timing, and routine to manage this common eye condition at home.

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Fiona Whitley December 7, 2025

Five Medication Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

Seniors take more medications than any other group, making safety critical. These five proven tips - from keeping a live med list to proper storage and doctor questions - help prevent dangerous errors and hospital visits.

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Fiona Whitley December 6, 2025

MAOIs and Other Antidepressants: Combination Dangers and Safer Alternatives

MAOIs are powerful but risky antidepressants used for treatment-resistant depression. Learn which drug combinations are deadly, which are safe, and how to avoid serotonin syndrome and hypertensive crises.

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