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How to Prevent Waste While Keeping Medications Within Date

How to Prevent Waste While Keeping Medications Within Date

  • Jan, 27 2026
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Learn practical, low-cost ways to stop medication waste before it happens-without risking safety. From FIFO storage to split prescriptions, these steps cut waste by up to 37% and save money.

How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables

How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables

  • Jan, 19 2026
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Specialty medications cost thousands per month, but proven strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and home infusions can slash expenses without hurting care. Learn how employers and patients are saving millions.

Medication Side Effects: Common Reactions and When to Seek Help

Medication Side Effects: Common Reactions and When to Seek Help

  • Jan, 17 2026
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Learn the most common medication side effects, when they’re normal, and which ones require urgent care. Know what to watch for and how to report reactions safely.

Frailty and Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How to Reduce Medication Side Effects

Frailty and Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How to Reduce Medication Side Effects

  • Jan, 16 2026
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Frailty and polypharmacy in older adults create a dangerous cycle of side effects and decline. Learn how deprescribing, pharmacist reviews, and the 4Ms framework can reduce medication burden and improve quality of life.

How to Access FDA-Required Medication Guides for Your Prescription Drugs

How to Access FDA-Required Medication Guides for Your Prescription Drugs

  • Jan, 13 2026
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Learn how to access FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs. Know your rights, where to find them, and what to do if you don't receive one - plus what's coming with the new Patient Medication Information system.

Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It in 2026?

Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It in 2026?

  • Jan, 12 2026
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Aspirin therapy for heart disease prevention is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who still benefits, who should avoid it, and what to do instead in 2026 based on the latest guidelines.

Prepaid Drug Mail-Back Envelopes for Medication Disposal: How They Work and Why They Matter

Prepaid Drug Mail-Back Envelopes for Medication Disposal: How They Work and Why They Matter

  • Jan, 11 2026
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Prepaid drug mail-back envelopes offer a safe, legal, and eco-friendly way to dispose of expired or unused medications. Learn how they work, what you can put in them, and why they're better than flushing or tossing pills in the trash.

Opioid-Induced Constipation: How to Prevent and Treat It Effectively

Opioid-Induced Constipation: How to Prevent and Treat It Effectively

  • Jan, 10 2026
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Opioid-induced constipation affects 40-60% of people on long-term pain meds. Learn how to prevent it with early laxative use and when to turn to PAMORAs for real relief.

Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safety Warnings and Safe Alternatives

Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safety Warnings and Safe Alternatives

  • Jan, 9 2026
  • 14

Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy and safe alternatives for pain, allergies, congestion, and more. Updated with 2025 FDA warnings on acetaminophen and NSAIDs.

Red Flag Drug Combinations to Avoid for Safer Treatment

Red Flag Drug Combinations to Avoid for Safer Treatment

  • Jan, 3 2026
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Learn the most dangerous drug combinations that can lead to fatal overdoses, including opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines with painkillers, and cocaine mixed with alcohol. Understand the risks and how to stay safe.