ZipHealth.co: Your Quick Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 2

Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Shape Generic Drug Access

Beata Staszkow
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November 17
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10

Mandatory and permissive substitution laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch brand-name drugs to generics. These state-level rules impact drug costs, adherence, and patient safety - with big differences across the U.S.

Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles

Keith Ashcroft
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November 17
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9

Safe and effective medications for pregnancy nausea, including ginger, B6, Diclegis, and antihistamines - and which ones to avoid due to birth defect risks like cerebral palsy and hypospadias.

Managing Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Tips

Beata Staszkow
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November 16
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9

Learn how to safely manage diuretics in heart failure patients while preventing dangerous drops in potassium. Practical tips on medications, monitoring, and diet to reduce hypokalemia risk and improve outcomes.

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover

Beata Staszkow
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November 14
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12

Insurers use P&T committees to choose generics based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Most are placed in Tier 1 with low copays. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get denied, and what to do if your medication isn't covered.

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared - What Works Best and When

Beata Staszkow
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November 13
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15

Colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids are the three main treatments for gout flares. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, and who should use each - and why timing matters more than the drug itself.

Healthcare System Savings: How Generic Drugs Cut Billions in U.S. Drug Costs

Keith Ashcroft
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November 9
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12

Generic drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $482 billion in 2024 by making up 90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. Biosimilars are the next frontier, with potential to cut $234 billion more - if we act.

Rumalaya Gel vs Alternatives: Which Topical Pain Relief Works Best?

Keith Ashcroft
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November 1
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15

Rumalaya Gel offers gentle, herbal pain relief for arthritis and muscle stiffness. Compare it to arnica, Biofreeze, and Voltaren to find the best topical option for your needs - without harsh chemicals or side effects.

Sports and Anticoagulants: Injury Risk and How to Stay Safe

Beata Staszkow
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October 31
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10

Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn which activities are safe, how DOACs offer more flexibility than warfarin, and proven strategies to stay active without risking serious injury.

Compare FML Forte (Fluorometholone) with Alternatives for Eye Inflammation

Beata Staszkow
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October 30
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11

Compare FML Forte (fluorometholone) with safer, cheaper, and non-steroid alternatives for eye inflammation. Learn which drops work best for allergies, dry eye, or post-surgery care - and when to avoid steroids.

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) vs Alternatives: What You Need to Know in 2025

Keith Ashcroft
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October 28
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12

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is rarely used today due to serious heart and bone risks. Discover safer, more effective alternatives like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes management in 2025.