Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

How to Prevent Non-Adherence During Life Transitions or Stress

Learn practical, evidence-backed ways to keep taking your meds during life changes like moving, job shifts, or divorce. Stop blaming yourself-fix the system instead.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect in 2026

Learn what to expect at National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days in 2026-when they happen, what you can drop off, where to find sites, and why this program saves lives and protects the environment.

Grapefruit Juice and Simvastatin: What You Need to Know About Myopathy and Toxicity Risk

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase simvastatin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn how much is unsafe, which statins are safer, and what to do if you're already taking it.

Insomnia Without Pills: Proven CBT-I Techniques That Actually Work

Discover proven CBT-I techniques to overcome insomnia without pills. Learn how sleep restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring can restore natural sleep with lasting results.

Diabetes and Weight Loss: Proven Strategies to Manage Blood Sugar and Lose Weight Safely

Losing 5-7% of your body weight can significantly improve blood sugar control, reduce medication needs, and even reverse type 2 diabetes. Learn science-backed strategies for safe, sustainable weight loss with diabetes.

Insurance Coverage of Biosimilars: Prior Authorization and Tier Placement Strategies

Biosimilars offer major cost savings over brand-name biologics, but insurance coverage rules like prior authorization and same-tier placement often block patients from accessing them. Here’s how coverage works-and what’s changing in 2026.

How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare Settings

Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly errors. Understand which drugs are most dangerous, how to perform a true double check, and why most attempts fail - with real-world protocols from ISMP, VHA, and top hospitals.

Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Deadly Respiratory Risk

Combining benzodiazepines and opioids dramatically increases the risk of fatal respiratory depression. Even low doses can be deadly when used together. Learn why this combination kills and what you can do to stay safe.

How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing

Choosing between overseas and domestic manufacturing for generic products isn’t just about cost. Speed, quality, IP protection, and hidden fees matter more than ever. Here’s how to make the right call in 2026.