Archive: 2026/01
Allergic Asthma: Common Triggers, How to Avoid Allergens, and What Immunotherapy Really Does
Allergic asthma affects 60% of U.S. asthma patients. Learn the top indoor and outdoor triggers, practical steps to avoid allergens, and how immunotherapy can change your long-term outlook - not just manage symptoms.
Liquid Antibiotics and Reconstituted Suspensions: Why They Expire So Fast
Liquid antibiotics expire quickly after mixing-usually in 10 to 14 days. Learn why they lose potency, how to store them safely, and what happens if you use them past their discard date.
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Understanding Confusion, Lactulose, and How to Prevent It
Hepatic encephalopathy causes confusion due to liver failure and toxin buildup. Lactulose is the main treatment, reducing ammonia in the gut. Prevention involves managing triggers like infections and diet. Early detection saves lives.
Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits
The U.S. drug supply chain uses advanced tracking, serialization, and verification systems to stop counterfeit medications. Learn how the DSCSA protects millions of prescriptions every year.
Statins and Antifungal Medications: How Their Interaction Raises Rhabdomyolysis Risk
Combining statins with certain antifungals can cause dangerous muscle breakdown. Learn which drugs to avoid together, how to spot early warning signs, and safer alternatives to prevent rhabdomyolysis.
Statins and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Planning
Statins were once banned in pregnancy, but new data shows they’re not major birth defect risks. Learn who should consider continuing them, when to stop, and what the latest research says about safety and planning.
How to Ensure Accurate Dosing Devices with Liquid Prescriptions
Accurate dosing of liquid medications is critical to patient safety. Learn why oral syringes are the most reliable tool, how to avoid common errors, and what standards pharmacies must follow to prevent dangerous mistakes.
How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare
Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly medication errors. Understand which drugs need extra safeguards, how to perform a proper double check, and why technology and training matter.
Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger
SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing serotonin in platelets, impairing clotting. Paroxetine poses the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Learn who’s most vulnerable and how to manage it safely.
How Insurer-Pharmacy Negotiations Set Generic Drug Prices in the U.S.
Generic drug prices are set through secret negotiations between insurers, PBMs, and pharmacies. Patients often pay more with insurance than cash due to hidden profits called spread pricing. Here’s how it works-and what you can do about it.