Medicaid covers prescription drugs for 85 million Americans, but coverage varies by state. Learn what's included, how step therapy and prior auth work, copay limits, and how to navigate formularies in 2025.
Combining NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen with blood thinners can double or triple your risk of dangerous bleeding. Learn why this interaction is so deadly, which painkillers are safe, and how to protect yourself.
Learn the essential contact lens safety practices for hygiene, solutions, and wear time to prevent eye infections and protect your vision. Follow expert-backed steps to avoid common mistakes that lead to serious eye damage.
Beta-blockers like metoprolol can trigger or worsen psoriasis in up to 20% of patients. Learn how these common heart meds affect skin flares, which ones are riskiest, and what alternatives exist.
Medication errors during care transitions are common and often preventable. Learn how medication reconciliation, pharmacist involvement, and patient engagement can reduce harm and save lives.
Learn how to legally travel with controlled medications across borders. Avoid confiscation, delays, or arrest with doctor’s letters, country-specific rules, and packing tips for ADHD meds, opioids, and sedatives.
Medication dosing isn't one-size-fits-all. Age, weight, and kidney function dramatically change how drugs work in your body. Learn how to avoid dangerous overdoses or ineffective treatment with practical, evidence-based adjustments.
Specialty pharmacies handle generic specialty drugs with the same care as branded ones - because it's not the price that matters, but the complexity. Providers play a key role in managing distribution, patient support, and compliance.
Blister packs and pill organizers help prevent dangerous medication errors by organizing pills by day and time. Learn how they work, which one is better, and how to get started for safer medication use.
Learn what BID, TID, and PRN really mean on your prescription labels. Avoid dangerous mistakes by understanding how to read medication instructions correctly and what to do when you're unsure.