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Chemo at Home: Safe Handling, Storage, and Exposure Prevention

Posted by: Lesley Williams in: Prescription Drugs

23 Jan | 11:35 AM

Learn how to safely handle, store, and avoid exposure to chemotherapy drugs at home. Essential guidelines for patients and caregivers on oral and IV chemo, spill response, 48-hour precautions, and disposal rules.

Tiered Copays: Why Your Generic Medication Might Cost More Than Expected

Your generic drug might cost more than the brand name because of how insurance tiers work-not because it's less effective. Learn why PBMs place generics in higher tiers and what you can do about it.

Graves' Disease: Understanding Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and the Role of PTU Treatment

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism, often treated with PTU, especially in early pregnancy. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, risks, and what to expect long-term.

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications, meeting the same FDA standards for safety and performance. They save billions annually and are used in 90% of U.S. prescriptions.

Pharmaceutical Equivalence for Generics: What It Really Means When You Pick a Generic Drug

Pharmaceutical equivalence ensures generic drugs contain the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as brand-name versions. It's the first step to safe substitution-but not the only one. Learn what it really means for your prescriptions.

When Expired Medications Become Toxic and Dangerous: What You Really Need to Know

Most expired medications are safe but less effective - but some, like insulin, nitroglycerin, and epinephrine, can become dangerously ineffective or even toxic. Learn which ones to avoid and how to store them properly.

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Chemo at Home: Safe Handling, Storage, and Exposure Prevention

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