Smart Prescription & Body Health Portal - Page 3

Why your generic medication might cost more than the brand name-explained. Learn how tiered copays, PBM rebates, and formulary changes drive unexpected pharmacy bills-and what you can do about it.

Beta-blockers aren't all the same-some protect the heart, others affect breathing or sexual function. Learn how carvedilol, nebivolol, metoprolol, and propranolol differ in use, side effects, and outcomes.

Huntington’s disease is a genetic, progressive brain disorder causing chorea, cognitive decline, and emotional changes. Early care planning, genetic understanding, and specialized support can improve quality of life and extend survival.

Learn how to safely store and label breast milk when taking temporary medications-without wasting milk or stopping breastfeeding. Get clear, science-backed steps for timing, labeling, and storage.

Learn how to tell the difference between a true MS relapse and a pseudorelapse, what triggers each, and why steroids often do more harm than good when misused.

Major Depressive Disorder affects millions, but effective treatments exist. Learn how antidepressants and psychotherapy like CBT work, why combining them is best, and what to expect during treatment.

Learn how generic drug names like USAN and INN work, why they differ from brand names, and how stems help doctors identify drug classes quickly to prevent medication errors.

Learn how to safely report a medication error to your provider or the FDA. Discover the steps, reporting options, and why speaking up saves lives - backed by real data and patient experiences.

Biosimilars are not identical to their reference biologics-small manufacturing differences can trigger immune responses in some patients. Learn why anti-drug antibodies form, how they’re tested, and what real-world data shows about safety.

Generic drugs are held to the same strict quality standards as brand-name medications. Learn how cGMP, serialization, and advanced testing prevent counterfeit drugs from reaching patients.

Learn exactly what a doctor’s letter for controlled substances must include for international travel, which countries have strict rules, and how to avoid detention or confiscation of your meds.

Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with over 50 million fake doses seized in 2025. Learn real cases, how fakes are made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from dangerous counterfeit drugs.