Author: Patrick Hathaway - Page 2

26

Jan

Managing Prior Authorizations: How to Prevent Dangerous Treatment Delays

Prior authorization delays are causing dangerous treatment gaps, especially for chronic and life-threatening conditions. Learn how to avoid delays, what's changing in 2026, and how to protect yourself from preventable harm.

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26

Jan

Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement

Ashwagandha may seem like a harmless stress remedy, but for people on thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn why experts warn against combining this supplement with levothyroxine and what to do instead.

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19

Jan

Fungal Skin Infections: Candida, Ringworm, and Antifungals Explained

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm affect 1 in 5 people worldwide. Learn how to tell them apart, what treatments actually work, why they come back, and how to prevent them.

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18

Jan

Rhabdomyolysis from Statins: What You Need to Know About This Rare but Dangerous Side Effect

Rhabdomyolysis from statins is rare but deadly. Learn the signs, risk factors, and what to do if you experience muscle pain, dark urine, or weakness while on cholesterol-lowering meds.

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15

Jan

Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Debunking common medication myths that put patients at risk-from OTC drug dangers to antibiotic misuse. Learn the facts that could save your life.

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13

Jan

Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How Medication Interactions Increase Risk and What Deprescribing Can Do

Polypharmacy in older adults increases risk of falls, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how drug interactions happen, why deprescribing is critical, and what steps you can take to reduce medication burden safely.

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10

Jan

Insulin Allergies: How to Spot and Handle Injection Reactions

Learn how to recognize and manage rare but serious insulin allergies, from mild skin reactions to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Find out what causes them, how they're diagnosed, and what treatments actually work.

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8

Jan

Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and What to Do

Over 400 medications can trigger dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn the warning signs - like palpitations and dizziness - and what to do if you're at risk from common drugs like antibiotics, antidepressants, or diuretics.

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6

Jan

How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing

Learn how to choose between overseas and domestic manufacturing for generic drugs by weighing cost, quality, lead times, and supply chain risks. Real data, expert insights, and practical strategies for generic drug producers.

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5

Jan

FDA Listing for Biosimilars: How They Are Evaluated and Approved

The FDA doesn't rate biosimilars like generics-they undergo a rigorous, science-based approval process to prove they're highly similar to reference biologics. Learn how biosimilars are evaluated, approved, and listed in the FDA Purple Book.

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