Learn how to safely and accurately give liquid medicine to kids using dosing syringes. Avoid common mistakes, choose the right syringe size, and understand why oral syringes are the gold standard for pediatric dosing.
Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to painful burns even with brief sun exposure. Learn how to protect your skin, what to avoid, and how long the risk lasts after stopping these antibiotics.
Learn how mood stabilizers like lithium and antipsychotics like quetiapine manage bipolar disorder, their side effects, real patient experiences, and how to balance effectiveness with long-term health.
The FDA Office of Generic Drugs ensures safe, affordable generic medications reach patients by reviewing applications, enforcing bioequivalence standards, and managing regulatory policies under GDUFA and the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Learn how to prevent and treat low blood sugar caused by diabetes medications with a practical, step-by-step plan based on 2023 guidelines. Includes medication risks, emergency tools, and real-life strategies.
Learn how to safely use common OTC medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and antihistamines. Understand their uses, risks, and when to call a doctor instead of reaching for another pill.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a free, personalized service for Medicare beneficiaries taking multiple chronic disease medications. Learn how pharmacist-led reviews improve safety, reduce costs, and help you take your meds correctly.
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. Their rise began with deadly failures, led by the Hatch-Waxman Act, and continues amid supply chain and pricing challenges.
Generic drug shortages are caused by fragile manufacturing systems, global supply chain risks, and low profit margins that discourage production. Over 95% of shortages involve generics, with manufacturing failures and single-source suppliers being the biggest culprits.
Biosimilars are set to transform healthcare as major biologics lose patent protection between 2025 and 2030. Learn which drugs are next, how they differ from generics, and why adoption is slow despite massive cost-saving potential.
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga lower blood sugar and offer powerful heart and kidney protection for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what risks to watch for.
NSAID overdose can cause silent gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults or those taking aspirin. Learn who’s at risk, why over-the-counter painkillers aren’t always safe, and what to do before it’s too late.
