Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 2
Specialty Pharmacy and Generics: Key Practice Challenges and Strategies
Specialty pharmacy handles high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. As generics and biosimilars enter this space, unique challenges arise around patient safety, PBM pressures, and clinical decision-making. This guide breaks down the real-world considerations for pharmacists.
Decongestants and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Decongestants like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can raise blood pressure and interfere with hypertension medications. Learn which OTC cold remedies to avoid and safer alternatives for nasal congestion.
Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand Name Drugs
Authorized generics are the exact same drugs as brand-name medications, made by the same company - but sold at lower prices. Learn why they cost less and how to use them to save money on prescriptions.
How to Use Pharmacy Apps to Track Potential Drug Interactions
Use pharmacy apps to catch dangerous drug interactions before they cause harm. Learn which apps pros trust, how to check your meds safely, and why free tools aren't always enough.
Rationing Medications: How Ethical Decisions Are Made During Drug Shortages
When life-saving drugs run out, hospitals must make tough ethical decisions. Learn how rationing works, who decides, and what’s being done to make it fairer during ongoing drug shortages.
Hypertension Medications: Common Drug Interactions and Serious Complications
Hypertension medications can interact dangerously with common OTC drugs like ibuprofen, cold remedies, and supplements. Learn which combinations to avoid, how to spot warning signs, and what safer alternatives exist.
Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver
Chronic hepatitis C is now curable with simple oral antivirals that achieve over 95% success rates. Learn how modern DAAs eliminate the virus, reverse liver damage, and transform patient outcomes.
How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Anaphylaxis: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector correctly during an anaphylactic emergency. Step-by-step guide for EpiPen, Auvi-Q, and other devices. Know when to act, how to avoid mistakes, and what to do after injecting.
How to Use OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to Access Drug Side Effect Reports
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to access real-world drug side effect reports. Get step-by-step guidance on searching for adverse events, avoiding common mistakes, and interpreting data safely.
Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressants: Proven Solutions and Alternatives
Sexual side effects from antidepressants affect up to 70% of users, but solutions like switching to bupropion, adding sildenafil, or using cyproheptadine can help. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to talk to your doctor.