Category: Medications and Supplements - Page 2

Learn how to spot counterfeit generic medicines and avoid dangerous online pharmacy scams. Real tips from health regulators and pharmaceutical experts to protect your health and save your life.

Learn how to find the lowest prices on generic medications using comparison shopping engines. Discover which tools work best in 2025, how to spot safe pharmacies, and proven tips to save hundreds a year.

Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause preventable deaths. Learn which ones to avoid, why they’re deadly, and how hospitals are finally fixing them.

DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban require precise dosing in kidney disease to avoid bleeding or clots. Learn how to calculate creatinine clearance, which DOACs are safest, and when to avoid them entirely.

Polypharmacy-taking five or more medications-increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalizations. Learn how to spot high-risk combos using the Beers Criteria and a simple checklist to protect your health.

Blood thinners like DOACs and warfarin prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. Learn how they work, which one is best for you, and why DOACs are now the top choice for most patients.

Generic drugs don't come with big rebates like brand-name drugs - but that doesn't mean your insurance is paying less. Hidden fees, spread pricing, and perverse incentives mean you could be paying more than you think.

Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97%. Learn how buyers like Medicare and insurers use this competition to negotiate lower costs - and why delays in generic entry keep prices high.

Pill organizers can help you take meds on time-but using them wrong can be dangerous. Learn which drugs are safe to store in weekly boxes, how to clean them, and when to avoid them entirely.

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in active ingredients but look different due to U.S. trademark laws. Learn why this happens, how they compare to regular generics, and what to do if your medication changes appearance.