OnMen Pharma Guide onmen.ca - Page 2
24 December 2025
Warfarin and Generic Switching: What You Need to Know About INR Monitoring and Safety
Switching from brand-name warfarin to generic versions is common but requires careful INR monitoring. Learn why even small changes in formulation can affect blood clotting and how to stay safe during transitions.
23 December 2025
Coping Strategies for Long-Term Chronic Medication Use: What Actually Works
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 that fits your life.
22 December 2025
How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs
Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Evidence shows generics work just as well as brand names-and when priced right, patients take them.
21 December 2025
Anticonvulsants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Reduced Effectiveness
Certain anticonvulsants like carbamazepine and topiramate can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective, leading to unintended pregnancy. Learn which seizure meds interfere, which birth control methods still work, and what to do next.
20 December 2025
How to Request a Lower-Cost Therapeutic Alternative Medication
Learn how to ask your doctor for a cheaper, equally effective medication alternative. Save hundreds per month with proven, safe swaps - no coupons or insurance tricks needed.
19 December 2025
Perception vs Reality: Why Generics Seem Less Effective Than Brand-Name Drugs
Generics are scientifically identical to brand-name drugs, yet many people believe they’re less effective. This gap between science and perception affects adherence, health outcomes, and costs. Here’s why it happens-and how to fix it.
18 December 2025
Molluscum Contagiosum: What It Is, How It Spreads, and Realistic Treatment Options
Molluscum contagiosum causes harmless but stubborn skin bumps that spread easily. Learn how it spreads, how to tell it apart from other rashes, and realistic treatment options-whether you choose to wait it out or treat it.
17 December 2025
Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, NDC codes, and labels. Discover why they're identical to brand drugs but cheaper, and how to confirm they're legitimate using FDA resources.
16 December 2025
Whistleblower Laws: Protections for Reporting Violations
Whistleblower laws protect employees who report illegal or unsafe practices at work. Learn what’s covered, how to avoid retaliation, and what changed in California in 2025.
15 December 2025
How to Talk to Your Pharmacist About Supplements and Food Interactions
Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which supplements are high-risk.
