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Team-Based Care: How Multidisciplinary Teams Improve Generic Prescribing Outcomes
Alistair Fothergill 25 December 2025 8 Comments

Team-based care improves generic prescribing by combining doctors, pharmacists, and nurses to reduce errors, cut costs, and boost adherence. Learn how this model works, who benefits, and why it's becoming standard in chronic disease management.

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Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Production
Alistair Fothergill 24 December 2025 9 Comments

Quality assurance units must operate independently to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Learn why separating quality from production isn't optional - and what happens when it's ignored.

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How Second and Third Generic Drugs Drive Down Prescription Prices
Alistair Fothergill 23 December 2025 13 Comments

Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive the biggest price drops in prescription medications. Learn how competition after patent expiration saves patients billions and what’s blocking more entry.

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How to Check Formularies and Preferred Drug Lists Before Prescribing
Alistair Fothergill 22 December 2025 11 Comments

Learn how to check formularies and preferred drug lists before prescribing to avoid coverage denials, delays, and patient cost shocks. Essential steps for 2025.

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How to Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors at the Pharmacy Counter
Alistair Fothergill 21 December 2025 13 Comments

Wrong-patient errors at pharmacies can lead to serious harm or death, but they're preventable. Learn how two-factor verification, barcode scanning, and patient counseling work together to stop these dangerous mistakes before they happen.

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Cannabis and CNS Depressants: What You Need to Know About Additive Sedation Risks
Alistair Fothergill 20 December 2025 14 Comments

Combining cannabis with CNS depressants like benzodiazepines or opioids can cause dangerous sedation, slowed breathing, and overdose. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.

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VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Access
Alistair Fothergill 18 December 2025 14 Comments

The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, effective generic medications with low copays. Learn how Tier 1 drugs, Meds by Mail, and strict generic policies save money without sacrificing care.

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Splitting Doses: How Lowering Peak Concentrations Can Reduce Medication Side Effects
Alistair Fothergill 17 December 2025 11 Comments

Splitting doses can reduce medication side effects by smoothing out blood concentration peaks-but only for certain drugs. Learn which medications are safe to split, which are dangerous, and how to do it correctly.

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Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs
Alistair Fothergill 16 December 2025 12 Comments

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer stronger weight loss than older drugs like orlistat and phentermine, but cost, side effects, and insurance barriers make them inaccessible for many. Here’s how they really compare.

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Insulin Allergies: How to Spot and Handle Injection Reactions
Alistair Fothergill 15 December 2025 8 Comments

Insulin allergies are rare but serious. Learn how to recognize local and systemic reactions, what causes them, and how to manage them safely without stopping life-saving insulin therapy.

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