MailMyPrescriptions Pharmacy Guide - Page 2

State laws on generic drug substitution vary widely across the U.S., affecting how pharmacists swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics. Some states require substitution, others require consent, and some ban swaps for critical medications. These rules impact safety, cost, and patient trust.

Certain allergy medications like Benadryl can trigger sudden vision loss in people with narrow-angle glaucoma. Learn which drugs are dangerous, safer alternatives, and what to do if you're at risk.

Most clinicians misestimate drug prices, leading to prescriptions patients can't afford. Real-time EHR cost alerts, better training, and policy changes are helping-but progress is slow.

Medicines work by targeting specific molecules in your body - understanding how they work helps you use them safely. Learn the science behind drug action and how to avoid dangerous interactions.

Doctors and nurses have legal duties to report child abuse, elder abuse, public health threats, and professional misconduct. Learn what must be reported, when, and how to stay compliant without compromising patient trust.

Learn how negative beliefs about generic medications can trigger real side effects-even when they're chemically identical to brand-name drugs. Discover practical ways to reduce nocebo effects and improve patient outcomes.

Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and cut billions in healthcare costs. Evidence shows generics work just as well as brand-name drugs-and when they’re affordable, people actually take them.

Antipsychotics increase stroke and death risk in seniors with dementia-even with short-term use. Despite FDA warnings, they’re still overprescribed. Learn why non-drug approaches are safer and how families can protect loved ones.

Learn your legal rights to refuse generic drug substitutions and request brand-name medications. Know which drugs are risky to switch, how to speak up at the pharmacy, and what states require your consent.

When only expired medications are available, knowing which ones are safe to use-and which could be dangerous-is critical. Learn how to assess risk based on drug type, storage, and time since expiration.