Category: Pharmacy - Page 2

Dec

Pharmacy

Calcium and Iron Supplements with Medications: How to Avoid Absorption Problems

Calcium and iron supplements can block absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs. Learn how to time your doses to avoid interference and make your medications work properly.

Gareth Windham

Dec

Pharmacy

Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents

Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection after completing FDA-requested pediatric studies. It doesn't extend patents-it blocks generic approval. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why it matters.

Gareth Windham

Nov

Pharmacy

Opioids in Liver Disease: How Impaired Metabolism Increases Risk of Toxicity

Opioids can become dangerously toxic in liver disease due to impaired metabolism. Learn how morphine, oxycodone, and other opioids accumulate, the risks involved, and safer alternatives for pain management.

Gareth Windham

Nov

Pharmacy

NTI Substitution Laws: Which States Block Generic Drug Swaps

NTI substitution laws vary by state, with some banning generic swaps for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine. Learn which states restrict substitutions, why the rules exist, and how they affect patients and pharmacies.

Caden Aldridge

Nov

Pharmacy

Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions

Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about medication interactions to avoid dangerous side effects. From food and supplements to alcohol and timing, get the facts you need to stay safe.

Caden Aldridge

Nov

Pharmacy

Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy

Double-checking medication strength and quantity before leaving the pharmacy prevents deadly dosing errors. Learn how concentration vs. total amount mistakes, improper measuring tools, and rushed workflows put patients at risk-and what you can do to stay safe.

Caden Aldridge

Nov

Pharmacy

How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications

Beyond-use dates for compounded medications aren't expiration dates - they're safety deadlines set by pharmacists based on science. Learn how they're determined, why they matter, and how to protect yourself from unsafe meds.

Gareth Windham

Oct

Pharmacy

Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) vs. Top Antidepressant Alternatives - 2025 Comparison

A detailed 2025 guide comparing Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) with top antidepressant alternatives, covering effectiveness, side effects, costs, and how to choose the right option.

Gareth Windham

Oct

Pharmacy

How to Check Supplements in Drug Interaction Databases - Step‑by‑Step Guide

Learn how to safely check dietary supplements in drug interaction databases with a clear step‑by‑step workflow, platform comparison, and practical tips for clinicians.

Caden Aldridge

Oct

Pharmacy

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What You Need to Know

Explore how fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause delirium in seniors, why it happens, who’s at risk, and how to prevent and manage this cognitive side effect.

Gareth Windham