Author: Xander Killingsworth

What Each Part of Your Rx Medication Label Means for Patients 5 January 2026

What Each Part of Your Rx Medication Label Means for Patients

Learn exactly what each section of your prescription label means-from your name and dosage to warnings and expiration dates. Understand how to read it correctly to avoid dangerous mistakes and take your meds safely.

How to Coordinate Medication Plans After Hospital Discharge: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers 4 January 2026

How to Coordinate Medication Plans After Hospital Discharge: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers

Coordinating medication plans after hospital discharge prevents dangerous errors. Learn how patients and providers can work together to ensure accurate, safe medication use during this critical transition.

How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables: Proven Strategies for Employers and Patients 3 January 2026

How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables: Proven Strategies for Employers and Patients

Specialty medications cost thousands per month, but proven strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and treatment setting changes can slash costs by 30% or more without sacrificing care.

Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S. 1 January 2026

Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.

Interchangeable biosimilars can be automatically swapped for brand-name biologics by pharmacists in the U.S.-but only if approved by the FDA and allowed by your state. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what patients need to know.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reducing Unnecessary Medications 31 December 2025

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reducing Unnecessary Medications

Learn how to talk to your doctor about reducing unnecessary medications safely. Discover what to say, how to prepare, and which drugs are most often safe to cut for seniors. Take control of your health with clear, proven strategies.

Supine vs. Side Sleeping: Which Position Is Better for Sleep Apnea? 30 December 2025

Supine vs. Side Sleeping: Which Position Is Better for Sleep Apnea?

Side sleeping can dramatically reduce sleep apnea events for those with positional OSA. Learn how positional therapy works, how it compares to CPAP, and which methods actually help people stick with treatment long-term.

Psoriasis Treatment Options: Plaque, Guttate, and Systemic Therapies Explained 29 December 2025

Psoriasis Treatment Options: Plaque, Guttate, and Systemic Therapies Explained

Learn about the latest treatments for plaque, guttate, and systemic psoriasis - from topical creams to biologics that clear 90% of plaques with quarterly injections. Understand what works, what’s new, and how to choose the right option for your case.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and How to Manage TSH Levels 27 December 2025

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and How to Manage TSH Levels

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, driven by autoimmune destruction of the thyroid. Learn how TSH levels guide treatment, why levothyroxine is the standard, and how lifestyle factors like stress and gluten impact management.

Tapering Antidepressants: Proven Schedules to Reduce Withdrawal Symptoms 26 December 2025

Tapering Antidepressants: Proven Schedules to Reduce Withdrawal Symptoms

Learn proven, science-backed schedules for tapering antidepressants to avoid withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, brain zaps, and nausea. Find out how drug type, taper speed, and individual factors affect your plan.

Asthma Inhaler Technique for Children: Step-by-Step Guide 25 December 2025

Asthma Inhaler Technique for Children: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the correct asthma inhaler technique for children using a spacer and mask. Step-by-step guide with age-specific tips, common mistakes, and proven strategies to ensure your child gets the full dose of medicine every time.