Author: Harrison Thurston
Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy
Double-checking medication strength and quantity before dispensing prevents deadly dosing errors. Learn the exact steps, rules, and tools that save lives in pharmacies every day.
Patent Term Restoration (PTE): How Drug Patents Get Extra Years
Patent Term Restoration (PTE) lets drug makers recover lost patent time due to FDA delays. Learn how it works, who qualifies, why it's controversial, and what's changing in 2025.
Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously
Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness, impaired driving, and even respiratory failure. Learn why even "non-drowsy" options like Zyrtec and Claritin aren't safe with alcohol, and what to use instead.
Benzodiazepines: Benefits, Risks, and Dependence Potential
Benzodiazepines offer fast relief for anxiety and panic but carry high risks of dependence and withdrawal. Learn how they work, when they’re appropriate, and safer long-term alternatives.
How to Manage Postpartum Pain Medications While Breastfeeding
Learn which pain medications are safe to take while breastfeeding after childbirth. Get clear guidance on acetaminophen, ibuprofen, opioids, and which drugs to avoid for your baby's safety.
Anticoagulants: Warfarin vs. DOACs - What’s Safer and Why It Matters
Warfarin and DOACs both prevent dangerous blood clots, but DOACs are now safer and easier for most people. Learn who should stay on warfarin, why apixaban leads in safety, and how cost and kidney function affect your choice.
Best Digital Tools for Patient Education: Apps and E-Learning in 2025
Discover the best digital tools and e-learning platforms for patient education in 2025. Learn which apps actually improve health outcomes, how AI is helping patients understand their care, and what to avoid.
Tuberculosis: Understanding Latent Infection, Active Disease, and Treatment Options
Learn how latent TB infection differs from active tuberculosis, what causes the transition, and why proper drug therapy is critical to prevent death and stop transmission. Understand testing, treatment options, and who’s at highest risk.
Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Who Should Skip Daily Doses
New guidelines show most healthy adults should skip daily aspirin for heart health. Learn who still might benefit - and who’s at higher risk of dangerous bleeding.
Pharmacist Authority in Medication Substitution: Legal Scope of Practice Across U.S. States
Pharmacists can legally substitute medications in most U.S. states, but rules vary widely. Generic substitution is universal; therapeutic substitution depends on state law. Learn what's allowed, where, and how it impacts patient care and costs.