Archive: 2026/01

Save Money on OTC Medications: Store Brands vs. Name Brands

Save Money on OTC Medications: Store Brands vs. Name Brands

  • Jan, 31 2026
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Store-brand OTC medications are just as effective as name brands but cost 80-85% less. Learn how to choose the right generic, avoid common myths, and save hundreds a year on pain relievers, allergy meds, and more.

Oral Diabetes Medications Compared: Metformin, Sulfonylureas, and GLP-1 Agonists

Oral Diabetes Medications Compared: Metformin, Sulfonylureas, and GLP-1 Agonists

  • Jan, 30 2026
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Metformin, sulfonylureas, and GLP-1 agonists are the three main oral diabetes medications. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, side effects, cost, and long-term health benefits for type 2 diabetes management.

Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What to Know

Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What to Know

  • Jan, 28 2026
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Many medications can cause ringing in the ears-known as tinnitus. From aspirin to antibiotics and chemo drugs, here’s what you need to know about which ones pose a risk, how fast symptoms appear, and what to do if you notice hearing changes.

Ulnar Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Therapies for Nerve Entrapment

Ulnar Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Therapies for Nerve Entrapment

  • Jan, 27 2026
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Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness and weakness in the ring and little fingers due to nerve compression at the elbow or wrist. Early treatment with splinting, therapy, and lifestyle changes can prevent permanent damage. Surgery is an option if conservative methods fail.

Therapeutic Failures: When a Generic Drug Doesn't Work as Expected

Therapeutic Failures: When a Generic Drug Doesn't Work as Expected

  • Jan, 26 2026
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When a generic drug doesn't work like the brand, it can lead to dangerous therapeutic failures - especially with critical medications like blood thinners or transplant drugs. Here's what causes it, who's at risk, and what you can do.

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

  • Jan, 26 2026
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Why do some people feel generics don't work as well as brand-name drugs? Science shows it's not the medicine-it's the mind. Perception, branding, and price shape how your body responds, even when the chemical formula is identical.

Authorized Generics: How Brand Pharma Companies Respond to Patent Expiration

Authorized Generics: How Brand Pharma Companies Respond to Patent Expiration

  • Jan, 24 2026
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Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand label, identical in every way to the original. They're a strategic response to patent expiration, lowering prices but also complicating generic market entry.

Coping Strategies for Long-Term Chronic Medication Use: How to Stay on Track

Coping Strategies for Long-Term Chronic Medication Use: How to Stay on Track

  • Jan, 22 2026
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Learn practical, research-backed coping strategies to stay on track with long-term chronic medication use. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a sustainable routine without burnout.

Future of Global Generic Markets: Key Trends and Predictions for 2025-2030

Future of Global Generic Markets: Key Trends and Predictions for 2025-2030

  • Jan, 21 2026
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The global generic drug market is growing fast, driven by rising chronic diseases and cost pressures. India and China lead manufacturing, while biosimilars and emerging markets shape the future. Generics remain essential for affordable care worldwide.

Risk Perception: How Patients Judge the Safety of Generic Drugs

Risk Perception: How Patients Judge the Safety of Generic Drugs

  • Jan, 20 2026
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Many patients doubt the safety of generic drugs despite FDA approval. This article explains why, who's most affected, and how providers can build trust to improve adherence and cut healthcare costs.