Author: Andy Dargon
Discover where to find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn eligibility rules, how to locate clinics, and what medications are available.
When no generic exists, brand-name drugs can cost tens of thousands a month. Patient assistance programs can cover the full cost-but only if you know how to apply and avoid hidden traps like accumulator adjustments. Learn how to get free or low-cost meds when there's no cheaper option.
St. John’s Wort can slash HIV protease inhibitor levels by up to 81%, leading to treatment failure and drug resistance. This interaction is well-documented, dangerous, and still happening-despite decades of warnings.
Generic drugs save Americans over $330 billion a year, but brand manufacturers face massive revenue losses when patents expire. Learn how pay-for-delay deals, PBMs, and patent tricks are reshaping drug pricing-and who really pays the cost.
Pharmacists use Medication Therapy Management to optimize generic drug use, improve adherence, and cut costs. Learn how MTM works, why generics matter, and how to access this free service.
Dependence on foreign manufacturing for pharmaceuticals is causing dangerous drug shortages in the U.S. Learn how China and India dominate API production, why nearshoring to Mexico is rising, and what’s being done to fix the broken system.
Antibiotic stewardship means using antibiotics only when necessary to fight infections, prevent resistance, and protect your gut microbiome. Learn how smart prescribing saves lives and prevents deadly side effects like C. diff.
Learn how INR monitoring keeps blood thinners like warfarin safe and effective. Understand target ranges, testing frequency, home devices, and what to do when your numbers are off.
Generic medications save U.S. patients and insurers hundreds of billions annually by offering the same effectiveness as brand-name drugs at a fraction of the cost. Learn how generics work, why they’re cheaper, and how to maximize your savings.
SSRI-induced serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to excess serotonin. Recognize the symptoms - agitation, clonus, high fever - and act immediately. Delay can be fatal.