Category: Medications & Pharmacy - Page 3
Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Substituting Medications Within the Same Class
Therapeutic interchange is a proven way to lower drug costs without sacrificing care-by swapping medications within the same class, not across different ones. Here's how providers use it safely and effectively in hospitals and long-term care.
Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages in 2026
Two new congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but they’re stuck due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here’s what’s in them, why they matter, and what’s blocking progress.
High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
High-dose statins after stroke reduce recurrent ischemic strokes by 16% but slightly increase bleeding risk. Learn who benefits most, common side effects, alternatives, and how to stay on therapy safely.
Dose-Related vs Non-Dose-Related Side Effects: What You Need to Know in Pharmacology
Learn the critical difference between dose-related and non-dose-related side effects in pharmacology - why one is predictable and common, the other rare but deadly, and how doctors use this knowledge to keep you safe.
ADHD in Adults: How to Organize, Get Coaching, and Use Medication Safely
ADHD in adults can be managed with medication, coaching, and simple organization systems. Learn how stimulants like Vyvanse work, why coaching boosts results, and how to use tools safely for lasting improvement.
How to Space Magnesium Supplements with Thyroid Medication and Antibiotics
Learn how to safely space magnesium supplements with thyroid medication and antibiotics to avoid reduced absorption. Discover the right timing, best forms of magnesium, and practical tips to keep your treatment effective.
How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety
Learn how to safely adjust your medications before conception to protect your future baby's development. Discover which drugs to avoid, which to start, and how to build a personalized plan with expert-backed steps.
Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality
Understand the regulatory requirements for manufacturing changes in pharmaceuticals, including FDA, EMA, and Health Canada rules for notification, approval, and documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.
Salt Substitutes and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Hidden Potassium Risks
Salt substitutes with potassium chloride can cause dangerous hyperkalemia in people taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Learn who’s at risk, what to avoid, and safer ways to reduce sodium.
Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 helps predict how your body processes SSRIs, reducing side effects and avoiding ineffective doses. Learn how your genes impact antidepressant response.
Adverse Event Monitoring for Biosimilars: How Safety Surveillance Works in Real-World Use
Biosimilars require special safety monitoring because they’re not identical to reference biologics. Learn how adverse event tracking works, why product identification matters, and what’s being done to improve global surveillance systems.
How to Pack a Travel Medication Kit for Common Conditions
Learn how to pack a travel medication kit with essential meds for diarrhea, pain, allergies, wounds, and more. Includes destination tips, prescription rules, and what to avoid.