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OptumRx Supplement Universe: Your Pharmaceutical Guide at optumrx.com - Page 2
Authorized Generics: Same Drug, Different Label - What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under a generic label. Learn how they work, why they’re cheaper, and how to spot them - without sacrificing quality or safety.
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NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows
NTI drugs have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, phenytoin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring and careful dosing to avoid serious harm.
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Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption Works and Why Dopaminergic Therapy Is a Double-Edged Sword
Restless Legs Syndrome disrupts sleep with intense leg sensations at night. Dopaminergic drugs offer quick relief but carry high risks of worsening symptoms over time. Safer alternatives and lifestyle changes can help manage it long-term.
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Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: The Hidden Killer in Your Medicine Cabinet
Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill hundreds of thousands yearly, with fake medicines containing toxic ingredients or no active drugs at all. Weak regulation, poverty, and criminal networks fuel this crisis-here’s what’s being done and what must change.
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Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding
Antibiotics can dangerously raise INR levels in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most dangerous, when to check your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening spikes.
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The Orange Book: How Therapeutic Equivalence Guides Generic Drug Substitution
The Orange Book is the FDA's official guide to therapeutic equivalence, helping pharmacists determine which generic drugs can safely replace brand-name medications. Learn how TE codes work, why they matter, and how they save billions in healthcare costs.
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Are Generic Drugs Copies? The Truth Behind the Myth
Generic drugs are not copies - they're FDA-approved equivalents with the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. Learn the science behind why they work the same, cost 85% less, and are safe for most people.
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Latex Allergy: Cross-Reactivity and Workplace Management
Latex allergy can cause life-threatening reactions and cross-react with foods like bananas and avocados. Learn how workplace changes, like switching to nitrile gloves, have reduced cases-and what you need to do to stay safe.
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Monitoring While on Statins: What Lab Tests You Really Need and When
Learn the real lab tests needed while on statins - when to test, what to skip, and how to avoid unnecessary anxiety. Evidence-based monitoring for safer, smarter cholesterol management.
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Generic Drug Availability: Why the Same Medicine Costs Different Amounts Around the World
Generic drugs save billions globally, but availability and pricing vary wildly by country. Why does the same pill cost 10x more in Switzerland than in the U.S.? This is how global policies, manufacturing, and patient experiences shape access to affordable medicine.
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