TRICARE covers 92% of prescriptions as generics, with $0 copays at military pharmacies and $13-$16 at home delivery or retail. Learn how to check the formulary, avoid surprise bills, and save money in 2025.
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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can sharply raise INR in warfarin users, leading to life-threatening bleeding. Learn how this common antibiotic interacts with blood thinners, who's most at risk, and what to do if your INR spikes.
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Corticosteroids like prednisone quickly reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases but carry serious long-term risks including bone loss, cataracts, and adrenal suppression. Learn how they work, when they're effective, and how to use them safely.
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Medication safety ensures you receive the right drugs at the right doses without harm. Learn why it matters for every patient, how errors happen, and what you can do to protect yourself from preventable adverse drug events.
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Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or those who react poorly to regular generics. These are identical to brand-name drugs, made by the same manufacturer, and offer safety and cost benefits.
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Behavioral economics reveals why patients stick with expensive drugs despite better alternatives - driven by fear, social pressure, and cognitive biases. Learn how simple nudges improve adherence and transform care.
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Learn how to create and share a complete medication list to prevent dangerous drug interactions. Includes what to include, how to update it, and how to talk to your providers.
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Learn how to use naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Step-by-step guide with dosing, signs of overdose, and what to do if it doesn’t work.
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MASLD is a common liver condition driven by obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Losing 10% of body weight can reverse liver damage, and GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide help many achieve this. Learn how weight loss and new medications work together to heal the liver.
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Learn how to create a clear, accurate medication list for seniors taking multiple drugs. Step-by-step guide for caregivers to prevent errors, avoid interactions, and keep everyone informed.
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C. difficile colitis is a dangerous infection often triggered by antibiotics. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk and how fecal transplant offers a 90% cure rate for recurrent cases - backed by science and real patient outcomes.
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Learn how to manage prescriptions on a cruise ship-what medications are available, how much to bring, costs, and what to do if you run out. Avoid medical emergencies by preparing ahead.
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