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OptumRx Supplement Universe: Your Pharmaceutical Guide at optumrx.com - Page 2
Medication Alternatives: What to Do During a Shortage
When your medication runs out due to a shortage, don’t panic. Learn how to find safe alternatives, check FDA lists, work with your pharmacist, and navigate insurance rules to keep your treatment on track.
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Sensitive Skin Care: Fragrance-Free Routines and How to Test Them
Fragrance-free skincare is the most effective way to calm sensitive skin. Learn which ingredients actually heal, how to test products safely, and what routines dermatologists recommend for lasting relief.
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Fake Generic Drugs: How Counterfeits Enter the Supply Chain
Fake generic drugs are slipping into global supply chains through hidden factories, online pharmacies, and weak regulations. Learn how they’re made, how they get past checks, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Continuous Glucose Monitors: How CGMs Work and Who Benefits Most
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) track blood sugar in real time, helping people with diabetes avoid dangerous highs and lows. Learn how they work, which models are best, and who benefits most from this life-changing tech.
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Reading Medication Labels: Understand Dosage and Directions to Avoid Dangerous Mistakes
Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing mistakes. Understand active ingredients, warnings, and how to measure liquid medicines safely.
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Taste Changes and Metallic Taste from Medications: Proven Coping Strategies
Metallic taste from medications is common and often dismissed, but it can impact nutrition and adherence. Learn proven, science-backed strategies to cope with dysgeusia and keep taking your meds safely.
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Pediatric Hearing Loss: Screening, Causes, and Early Intervention
Pediatric hearing loss affects 3 in 1,000 newborns. Early screening by 3 months and intervention by 6 months can help children develop normal language skills. Learn the causes, screening schedules, and proven interventions.
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Viral Hepatitis Vaccination: Complete Schedules for Hep A and B Protection
Learn the official vaccination schedules for hepatitis A and B, including new options like Heplisav-B and Twinrix. Find out who needs which shots, when to get them, and how to stay protected for life.
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Muscle Cramps on Statins: How to Tell If It's Myopathy or Neuropathy
Statin muscle cramps are common, but are they from muscle damage or nerve damage? Learn how to tell the difference between statin myopathy and neuropathy - and what to do next to protect your heart without sacrificing comfort.
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How to Store Liquid Antibiotics and Reconstituted Suspensions Correctly
Learn how to store liquid antibiotics and reconstituted suspensions correctly to ensure they stay effective. Discover which ones need refrigeration, how long they last, and what happens when you store them wrong.
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