Archive: 2026/01
Patient Education Materials from Pharmacists: What to Ask For
Pharmacists are your best resource for understanding how to take your meds safely and effectively. Learn exactly what patient education materials to request-and why asking makes a difference.
Medical Power of Attorney and Medication Decisions: Planning Ahead
A Medical Power of Attorney lets you choose someone to make medication and treatment decisions for you if you can't speak. It prevents family conflict, ensures your wishes are followed, and is easier to set up than you think.
Accidental Pediatric Medication Overdose: How to Prevent It and What to Do If It Happens
Accidental pediatric medication overdoses are preventable. Learn how to store medicines safely, avoid dosing mistakes, recognize signs of overdose, and respond quickly - with steps backed by CDC and AAP guidelines.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Side Effects Without Getting Overwhelmed
Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects without feeling overwhelmed. Get clear strategies to ask the right questions, understand risk levels, and improve adherence - so you stay on track with your treatment.
Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality
Understand the FDA and global requirements for manufacturing changes in pharmaceuticals. Learn how to classify changes as major, moderate, or minor-and avoid costly regulatory violations.
Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What to Expect in 2026
Switching from brand to generic drugs can save you hundreds a year-but not all generics are the same. Learn when it's safe, when to be cautious, and what to watch for after switching.
Chronic Tension Headaches: Triggers, Prevention, and Evidence-Based Treatments
Chronic tension headaches affect millions with daily pressure-like pain. Learn the real triggers-beyond stress-evidence-based treatments like amitriptyline and CBT, and how to avoid medication overuse traps.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Medications: What You Must Know About Dangerous Drug Interactions
St. John’s Wort may seem harmless, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, blood thinners, and transplant drugs. Learn which medications it interferes with and what to do if you’re taking both.
Why Using One Pharmacy Improves Medication Safety and Reduces Dangerous Interactions
Using one pharmacy for all your medications reduces dangerous drug interactions, prevents duplicate prescriptions, and improves adherence. Learn how pharmacy coordination and med sync can keep you safe and save you money in the long run.
OTC to Prescription Switches: What Consumers Need to Know About Safety
OTC switches make common meds easier to buy, but they come with hidden risks. Learn how to use them safely, avoid dangerous interactions, and know when to skip self-treatment and see a doctor.