Archive: 2025/12

Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Substituting Medications Within the Same Class

Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Substituting Medications Within the Same Class

Therapeutic interchange is a regulated practice where pharmacists swap medications within the same class for cost savings and better outcomes. It's common in hospitals and nursing homes, but rarely happens in community pharmacies without doctor approval.

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Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Reduced Antiplatelet Effects

Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Reduced Antiplatelet Effects

Clopidogrel and certain PPIs like omeprazole can interact, reducing clopidogrel’s ability to prevent blood clots. Learn which PPIs are safe, which to avoid, and what to do if you're on both.

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Hepatitis B and C: How They Spread, How to Test for Them, and What’s New in Treatment

Hepatitis B and C: How They Spread, How to Test for Them, and What’s New in Treatment

Hepatitis B and C are silent liver killers affecting millions. Learn how they spread, who should get tested, and how new treatments are curing hepatitis C and controlling hepatitis B - with real-world progress and what you can do now.

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