Store brand OTC medications offer the same active ingredients as name brands at 80% lower prices. Learn why generics are just as safe, effective, and widely trusted by pharmacists and doctors - and how to switch without risking your health.
Frailty and polypharmacy in older adults create a dangerous cycle of side effects, falls, and hospitalizations. Learn how deprescribing and pharmacist-led reviews can reduce medication burden and improve quality of life.
Alcohol can dangerously interact with many common medications, increasing side effects or causing life-threatening reactions. Learn which drugs are risky, how to stay safe, and what to do if you've mixed them.
Learn how to safely dispose of needles and sharps from injected medications using FDA-approved containers, where to drop them off, and what to avoid. Protect yourself and your community from needlestick injuries.
Valproate and lamotrigine can be used together safely, but only with strict dosing rules. Starting lamotrigine too high or too fast can cause life-threatening rashes. Learn the correct protocol to avoid serious side effects.
Biosimilars in the U.S. face a 12-year exclusivity barrier under the BPCIA, delaying affordable access to life-saving biologics like Humira. Patent thickets, complex manufacturing, and litigation slow competition - costing patients billions.
Melatonin isn't a sleeping pill - it's your body's natural timekeeper. Learn how to use low-dose melatonin correctly for jet lag, delayed sleep, and shift work - and why high doses often backfire.
Dofetilide and cimetidine together can cause deadly heart rhythms. Learn why this interaction is contraindicated, how it works, and what safer alternatives exist for patients on Tikosyn.
Learn how to get free medication samples legally and safely in Canada, track expiration dates to avoid health risks, and give feedback that builds trust with brands-without falling for scams or breaking the law.
Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks moisture-producing glands, causing chronic dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain. Learn how it’s diagnosed, treated, and why it’s often missed.
Sirolimus improves long-term transplant outcomes but can delay wound healing. Learn when to start it after surgery, who’s at highest risk, and how to reduce complications with proper timing and patient preparation.
Switching from a brand-name drug to an authorized generic can save you hundreds a year - without changing how the medicine works. Learn how to confirm you're getting the real thing, what to expect, and how to make the switch smoothly.
