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New Safety Data Changing Medication Guidelines: Latest Updates for 2026

New Safety Data Changing Medication Guidelines: Latest Updates for 2026

  • Jan, 8 2026
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New medication safety guidelines in 2025 require weight-based dosing checks, double verification of high-alert drugs, updated hazardous drug handling, and stricter Medicare adherence rules. Here's what patients and providers need to know.

Generic Medications: How They Save Patients Money Without Compromising Care

Generic Medications: How They Save Patients Money Without Compromising Care

  • Jan, 7 2026
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Generic medications offer the same effectiveness as brand-name drugs at up to 85% lower cost. Learn how switching can save you hundreds a year, when to ask for generics, and why they’re safe and reliable.

Supine vs. Side Sleeping: Which Position Reduces Sleep Apnea Best?

Supine vs. Side Sleeping: Which Position Reduces Sleep Apnea Best?

  • Jan, 5 2026
  • 9

Side sleeping can cut sleep apnea events in half for many people. Learn how positional therapy works, why it beats CPAP for adherence, and which devices actually help - without a mask.

STIs Overview: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Management

STIs Overview: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Management

  • Jan, 4 2026
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Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are common but dangerous bacterial STIs that often show no symptoms. Learn how they spread, how to test for them, and the latest treatment guidelines - including new options like DoxyPEP and zoliflodacin.

How to Use Patient Assistance Programs When No Generic Medication Exists

How to Use Patient Assistance Programs When No Generic Medication Exists

  • Jan, 3 2026
  • 15

When no generic version of your medication exists, patient assistance programs can cover the full cost. Learn how to qualify, avoid common traps like accumulator policies, and get brand-name drugs for free or low cost.

Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook

Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook

  • Jan, 3 2026
  • 14

Authorized generics let brand-name drug makers sell their own products under generic labels. Learn how they shape drug prices, competition, and patient access as patent cliffs hit in 2025 and beyond.

How Clinician Communication Shapes Patient Trust in Generic Medications

How Clinician Communication Shapes Patient Trust in Generic Medications

  • Jan, 1 2026
  • 9

Clinician communication is the biggest factor in whether patients accept generic medications. Clear, confident explanations about FDA standards and bioequivalence can boost trust, adherence, and health outcomes-while silence leads to fear and non-use.