Author: Nicola Foley

Provider Cost Awareness: Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices?
Nov, 25 2025

Provider Cost Awareness: Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices?

Most clinicians misestimate drug prices, leading to prescriptions patients can't afford. EHR cost alerts are helping, but education and systemic change are still needed to make affordability part of every prescription decision.

Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels in Your Body
Nov, 22 2025

Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels in Your Body

Quercetin supplements can dangerously increase levels of common medications by inhibiting liver enzymes. Learn which drugs are at risk, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.

Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025
Nov, 21 2025

Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Medications: What’s Included in 2025

Medicaid covers prescription drugs in all states, but what’s included varies widely. Learn how formularies, step therapy, prior auth, and copays work in 2025 - and how to get the meds you need without delays.

Theophylline Levels: Why NTI Monitoring Is Critical for Safe and Effective Treatment
Nov, 19 2025

Theophylline Levels: Why NTI Monitoring Is Critical for Safe and Effective Treatment

Theophylline is a powerful but dangerous asthma and COPD medication with a narrow therapeutic window. Without regular blood tests to monitor levels, even small changes in dose or lifestyle can lead to life-threatening toxicity.

Pill Splitting Safety: Which Medications Are Safe to Split and Which Are Not
Nov, 19 2025

Pill Splitting Safety: Which Medications Are Safe to Split and Which Are Not

Not all pills can be safely split. Learn which medications are safe to divide for cost or swallowing ease - and which ones can cause serious harm if cut in half. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on safe pill splitting practices.

Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and Proven Prevention Strategies
Nov, 19 2025

Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and Proven Prevention Strategies

Adverse drug events cause over 125,000 hospital admissions each year in the U.S.-many of them preventable. Learn what they are, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to protect yourself with proven strategies.

Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A Sudden Eye Emergency You Can't Afford to Miss
Nov, 19 2025

Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A Sudden Eye Emergency You Can't Afford to Miss

Medication-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma is a sudden, painful eye emergency that can cause permanent blindness within hours. Common drugs like decongestants, antidepressants, and eye drops can trigger it in people with narrow drainage angles-often without warning.

Compare Hsquin (Hydroxychloroquine) with Alternatives for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions
Nov, 18 2025

Compare Hsquin (Hydroxychloroquine) with Alternatives for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions

Hydroxychloroquine (Hsquin) is still used for lupus and arthritis, but alternatives like methotrexate, biologics, and JAK inhibitors offer better results for many. Learn when to switch and what options are safest.

Pricing Pressure and Shortages in Healthcare: How Supply Crunches Drive Costs and Access Issues
Nov, 14 2025

Pricing Pressure and Shortages in Healthcare: How Supply Crunches Drive Costs and Access Issues

Pricing pressure and shortages in healthcare are driving up costs and reducing access to essential medicines and treatments. This article explains how supply chain failures, price controls, and system fragility are impacting patients and public health systems.

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Key Drug Interactions and Side Effects to Watch For
Nov, 13 2025

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Key Drug Interactions and Side Effects to Watch For

Gender-affirming hormone therapy can interact with HIV meds, antidepressants, and other drugs. Learn which combinations are safe, which need monitoring, and what steps to take to protect your health.

Medication-Related Weight Changes: How Drugs Cause Gain or Loss and What You Can Do
Nov, 6 2025

Medication-Related Weight Changes: How Drugs Cause Gain or Loss and What You Can Do

Many medications cause unexpected weight gain or loss. Learn which drugs affect weight, why it happens, and how to manage it before it impacts your health.

Compare Diarex with Other Anti-Diarrhea Treatments: What Works Best?
Oct, 30 2025

Compare Diarex with Other Anti-Diarrhea Treatments: What Works Best?

Diarex helps with diarrhea, but is it the best choice? Compare Diarex with loperamide, Pepto-Bismol, probiotics, and ORS to find the safest, cheapest, and most effective treatment for your needs.