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Prescription Assistance Programs: How Drug Makers Help You Pay for Medications
Prescription assistance programs from drug manufacturers help millions pay for expensive medications. Learn how copay cards and PAPs work, who qualifies, and how to apply-without insurance or with Medicare.
Multiple Sclerosis: How the Immune System Attacks the Nervous System
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system, destroying myelin and disrupting nerve signals. Learn how it starts, what it does, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.
TRICARE Coverage for Generics: What Military Families Need to Know in 2025
TRICARE covers 92% of prescriptions as generics, with $0 copays at military pharmacies and $13-$16 elsewhere. Learn how to check coverage, avoid surprise costs, and maximize savings in 2025.
Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies have clear but differing positions on generic drug substitution. While most generics are safe, experts warn against switching for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices like seizure medications. Learn why doctors make these calls and what you should know.
FDA Black Box Warnings: What You Need to Know About the Most Serious Drug Alerts
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling life-threatening risks. Learn what they mean, which common medications carry them, and how to use them to make safer choices.
Inhalers Explained: Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance Inhalers
Rescue inhalers give quick relief during asthma attacks, while maintenance inhalers prevent symptoms by reducing lung inflammation. Knowing the difference can save your life.
Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Treat irAEs in Cancer Patients
Learn how to recognize and treat immune-related adverse events (irAEs) caused by cancer immunotherapy. Understand symptoms, grading, steroid use, second-line treatments, and why early action saves lives.
GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications
Learn how to manage GERD with diet, lifestyle changes, and the latest medications. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and when surgery might be the right choice.
Hand and Foot Swelling from Medications: When to Contact Your Doctor
Hand and foot swelling from medications is common but can signal serious issues. Learn which drugs cause it, when to call your doctor, and how to manage it safely.
Generic Combination Products: When Multiple Generics Equal One Brand
Generic combination products combine drugs and devices, but substitution rules haven’t caught up. Patients pay more, delays happen, and approvals are rare. Here’s why and what’s changing.