Pharma Experts - Page 2

Team-based care improves generic prescribing by combining the expertise of pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to reduce errors, cut costs, and boost patient adherence. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming medication management in U.S. clinics.

Targeted therapy uses tumor genetics to attack cancer with precision, reducing side effects and improving survival for patients with specific mutations. Learn how it works, who benefits, and the real barriers to access.

Australia's PBS ensures affordable access to generic medicines through price controls and co-payment caps. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why delays and rising costs threaten its future.

Learn the critical difference between manufacturer expiration dates and pharmacy beyond-use dates for compounded medications. Know when your pills are still safe-and when they’re not.

Fulminant hepatic failure from medications can strike suddenly and kill within days. Learn the warning signs, the most common causes - including acetaminophen and supplements - and how emergency teams save lives with fast action.

Financial toxicity in cancer care means the crushing cost of treatment can lead to debt, skipped meds, and worse health outcomes. Learn who's most at risk and how to get help with co-pays, insurance, and patient assistance programs.

The FDA uses priority and standard review paths for generic drugs. Priority review speeds up approval by two months for first generics, drugs in shortage, or those made in the U.S. This impacts pricing, supply, and patient access.

Learn how to read the NDC number on medication packaging to prevent dangerous dispensing errors. Understand the three segments, format conversions, and verification steps every healthcare provider must follow.

APOL1 genetic variants explain most of the increased kidney disease risk in people of African ancestry. Learn how these inherited genes work, who should get tested, and what steps can prevent kidney damage.

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing platelet serotonin, leading to easier bruising and internal bleeding. Paroxetine poses the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Avoid NSAIDs and discuss alternatives with your doctor.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses habituation and sound therapy to help your brain stop reacting to tinnitus as a threat. Learn how this evidence-based approach works, who it’s for, and what to expect over 12 to 24 months of treatment.

Older adults face higher risks of medication side effects due to changes in kidney, liver, and brain function. Learn how aging alters drug processing, which medications are most dangerous, and what steps you can take to stay safe.