Author: Nicola Foley

Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs: What Patients Need to Know
Jan, 27 2026

Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs: What Patients Need to Know

Narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs require extreme precision in dosing. Learn how warfarin, lithium, levothyroxine, and others work, why generic switches can be risky, and what daily habits keep you safe.

Understanding Pharmacy Warning Icons on Medication Labels
Jan, 24 2026

Understanding Pharmacy Warning Icons on Medication Labels

Pharmacy warning icons on medication labels are meant to keep you safe, but many people misunderstand them. Learn what the colors and symbols really mean, why they're confusing, and how to protect yourself from dangerous mistakes.

Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What to Expect
Jan, 23 2026

Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What to Expect

Switching from brand to generic drugs saves money and works for most people-but not always. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to stay safe when your prescription changes.

Vaccine Generics: Why Global Access Still Falls Short Despite High Production
Jan, 22 2026

Vaccine Generics: Why Global Access Still Falls Short Despite High Production

Vaccine generics don't exist like drug generics-complex biology, high costs, and broken supply chains keep vaccines out of reach for billions. Here's why global access still fails despite high production.

Carbamazepine Generics: Enzyme Induction and Drug Interactions Explained
Jan, 21 2026

Carbamazepine Generics: Enzyme Induction and Drug Interactions Explained

Carbamazepine generics can cause dangerous drops in blood levels or harmful drug interactions due to enzyme induction and narrow therapeutic index. Learn why switching brands can trigger seizures and what patients and doctors must do to stay safe.

NSAIDs vs. Acetaminophen: Which Pain Reliever Is Right for You?
Jan, 17 2026

NSAIDs vs. Acetaminophen: Which Pain Reliever Is Right for You?

Learn how NSAIDs and acetaminophen work differently for pain relief, when to use each, their risks, and how to combine them safely. Make smarter choices for headaches, arthritis, and muscle pain.

How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts
Jan, 16 2026

How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts

Learn how to safely coordinate multiple prescriptions to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Discover practical steps like using one pharmacy, syncing refills, and reviewing meds with your pharmacist to reduce risks and hospital stays.

Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety
Jan, 15 2026

Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety

Pharmacists play a critical role in detecting and reporting adverse events from generic medications. Learn why under-reporting is dangerous, what the law requires, and how to take action to protect patient safety.

Aplastic Anemia from Medications: Early Signs and Urgent Actions
Jan, 4 2026

Aplastic Anemia from Medications: Early Signs and Urgent Actions

Medication-induced aplastic anemia is rare but deadly. Learn the early signs-fatigue, bruising, fever-and what urgent actions to take if you're on high-risk drugs like carbamazepine or chloramphenicol.

Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use
Dec, 31 2025

Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use

Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs can improve depression and reverse sexual side effects without weight gain or metabolic risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what the research says.

Generic Prescribing Incentives: How Rewards Shape Provider Decisions
Dec, 27 2025

Generic Prescribing Incentives: How Rewards Shape Provider Decisions

Generic prescribing incentives reward doctors for choosing cost-effective generic drugs, saving billions annually. But how do they impact patient care, trust, and clinical freedom? Real data and provider experiences reveal the truth.

Hand Hygiene: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention at Home
Dec, 26 2025

Hand Hygiene: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention at Home

Proper hand hygiene at home is the most effective, low-cost way to prevent infections like flu, norovirus, and COVID. Learn the science-backed 6-step technique, when to wash, and why hand sanitizer isn't always enough.