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

ANDA Process: Legal Requirements for Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.

Beata Staszkow
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January 30
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The ANDA process lets generic drug makers get FDA approval by proving bioequivalence to brand-name drugs, cutting costs and speeding access. Legal requirements include identical active ingredients, strict CMC standards, patent certifications, and GDUFA fees.

How to Document Provider Advice About Medications for Later Reference

Keith Ashcroft
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January 29
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Learn how to accurately document provider advice about medications to prevent errors, ensure safety, and support continuity of care. Essential tips for patients and caregivers.

Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

Beata Staszkow
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January 28
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10

Psychiatric polypharmacy-taking multiple mental health meds at once-is common but often risky. Learn why it happens, who’s most at risk, and how to safely reduce unnecessary drugs to improve health and quality of life.

Shoulder Pain? Here’s How Rotator Cuff Injuries, Bursitis, and Rehab Actually Work

Beata Staszkow
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January 27
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13

Rotator cuff pain and shoulder bursitis are common but often misunderstood. Learn how to treat them without surgery, the rehab steps that actually work, and what to avoid to prevent recurrence.

Counterfeit Medication Red Flags: What to Watch For

Beata Staszkow
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January 26
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Learn the top signs of counterfeit medication - from suspicious pricing to fake packaging and dangerous ingredients - and how to protect yourself from deadly fake pills sold online.

Medicare Part D Drug Coverage Explained for Patients in 2025

Beata Staszkow
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January 26
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12

Medicare Part D in 2025 now caps out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 annually, eliminating the donut hole. Learn how the new coverage phases work, how to choose a plan, and what you still need to watch for.

Anticonvulsants and Oral Contraceptives: How Seizure Medications Can Reduce Birth Control Effectiveness

Keith Ashcroft
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January 23
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13

Certain seizure medications can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn which anticonvulsants interfere, which birth control methods still work, and how to prevent unintended pregnancy.

How to Prevent Pediatric Dispensing Errors with Weight-Based Checks

Beata Staszkow
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January 22
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9

Pediatric medication errors often stem from weight calculation mistakes. Learn how weight-based verification at every step-prescribing, dispensing, and administering-can prevent life-threatening dosing errors in children.

Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements

Keith Ashcroft
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January 19
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11

Insurers push generic drug substitution to cut costs, but providers face mounting administrative burdens and clinical risks. Learn how doctors navigate prior authorization, state laws, and insurer policies to protect patient care.

FDA-Approved Medications You Can Flush: What’s on the List and When to Do It

Beata Staszkow
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January 18
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The FDA allows flushing only a short list of dangerous medications to prevent fatal overdoses. Learn which drugs qualify, how to flush safely, and why take-back programs are always better.