Author: Toby Pinnock
How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
Expired medications aren't always dangerous-but some can be deadly. Learn which pills are safe to use after expiration, which to avoid at all costs, and how to assess risk when no alternatives exist.
Symptoms of Taking Counterfeit Medications: What to Watch For
Counterfeit medications can look real but contain deadly substances like fentanyl or toxic chemicals. Learn the physical signs and body symptoms that reveal fake pills-and what to do if you suspect you’ve taken one.
How to Reduce Pill Burden with Combination Medications for Seniors
Combination medications reduce pill burden for seniors by combining multiple drugs into one tablet, improving adherence, lowering blood pressure, and cutting healthcare costs. Learn how they work and when they're right for you.
Antidepressants and Alcohol: What Happens When You Mix Them
Mixing antidepressants and alcohol can worsen depression, reduce medication effectiveness, and increase suicide risk. Learn why even one drink can be dangerous and what to do instead.
Chronic Tension Headaches: What Triggers Them and How to Stop Them for Good
Chronic tension headaches affect millions, but most don't know the real triggers or effective treatments. Learn what causes them, what actually works, and how to break the cycle - backed by science, not myths.
Antiretroviral Therapy and Common Medications: High-Risk Interactions You Can't Ignore
Antiretroviral therapy can interact dangerously with common medications like statins, steroids, and painkillers. Learn which combinations are life-threatening and how to stay safe with HIV treatment.
ACE Inhibitors and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Understanding the Hyperkalemia Risk
Combining ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics can dangerously raise potassium levels, leading to life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn who's at risk, how to monitor, and what to do if levels climb.
Pediatric Vision Screening: How Early Detection Prevents Lifelong Vision Problems
Pediatric vision screening catches treatable eye problems like amblyopia and strabismus before age 5, preventing lifelong vision loss. Early detection works in up to 95% of cases-delaying screening can make treatment ineffective.
How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Recommendations to Prescribers
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA guidelines, bioequivalence data, and structured communication to improve adherence, reduce costs, and ensure patient safety.
GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss: How These Diabetes Drugs Are Changing Obesity Treatment
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy were designed for diabetes but now lead in weight loss treatment. They reduce hunger, improve heart health, and lower blood sugar-without the weight gain from other meds. But they come with side effects, high costs, and no quick fixes.
