How to Read Pharmacy Allergy Alerts and What They Really Mean
Pharmacy allergy alerts are meant to protect you, but most are false. Learn how to read them, spot the real dangers, and stop ignoring warnings that matter.
Read MoreAuthor: David Murray
Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics
Generic drugs save Americans over $445 billion a year while making up 90% of prescriptions. Learn the real numbers behind the savings, how patents delay competition, and what you can do to cut your prescription costs today.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: Key Differences Explained
Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name drugs but cost up to 85% less. Learn how the FDA ensures they're safe, when to choose generics, and why most people see no difference in results.
Read More
Finding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations
Generic combination drugs save money but can have different inactive ingredients than brand names-leading to side effects or reduced effectiveness in sensitive patients. Learn when to question a switch and how to protect your health.
Read More
Antidotes for Common Medication Overdoses: What You Need to Know
Learn how antidotes like naloxone, NAC, and fomepizole reverse common medication overdoses. Know the signs, act fast, and save a life-whether it’s yours or someone else’s.
Read More
Motion Sickness Medications: Scopolamine and Sedative Interactions
Scopolamine is the most effective motion sickness medication, but its strong sedative effects can become dangerous when mixed with alcohol, sleep aids, or CBD. Learn how to use it safely and what alternatives exist.
Read More
Molluscum Contagiosum: What It Is, How It Spreads, and Realistic Treatment Options
Molluscum contagiosum causes harmless but contagious skin bumps in kids and adults. Learn how it spreads, why most cases don't need treatment, and what actually works to manage it safely.
Read More
Drug Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Scarcity in 2025-2030
Drug shortages are rising due to global supply chain fragility, profit-driven manufacturing, and climate disruptions. Learn the five key drivers behind future scarcity and what patients and providers can do now to prepare.
Read More