Category: Medications - Page 3
Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 27 2025
As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply across the U.S., including critical chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and ADHD treatments. Learn which drugs are hardest to find and what you can do.
Pharmacist-Led Substitution Programs: How They Work and Why They Reduce Hospital Readmissions
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 25 2025
Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut hospital readmissions by 11%, reduce adverse drug events by 49%, and save thousands per patient. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and why they're becoming standard care.
Identifying Problem Generics: When Pharmacists Should Flag Issues
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 21 2025
Generics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must watch for therapeutic failure, look-alike confusion, and formulation issues - especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs. Here's when to flag a problematic generic.
How to Find Safe Licensed Online Pharmacies
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 19 2025
Learn how to spot safe licensed online pharmacies and avoid dangerous scams. Use the VIPPS seal, verify licenses, and follow a 5-step checklist to protect your health and money.
Hydroxyzine and QT Prolongation: What You Need to Know About the Cardiac Risk
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 19 2025
Hydroxyzine can cause dangerous QT prolongation and life-threatening heart rhythms, especially in older adults or those on other medications. Learn who’s at risk, what doses are safe, and safer alternatives.
Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 17 2025
Learn which antihistamines are safe during pregnancy, which to avoid, and how to manage allergies without risking your baby's health. Evidence-based guidance on loratadine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, and more.
NSAIDs and Heart Failure: How Common Painkillers Increase Fluid Retention and Hospitalization Risk
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 16 2025
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause dangerous fluid retention in heart failure patients, increasing hospitalization risk even with short-term use. Learn why no NSAID is safe and what to take instead.
Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Nov 14 2025
Many dangerous drug interactions aren't found until after a medication is widely used. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks, why clinical trials miss them, and what you can do to stay safe.
The Cost of Nebivolol: Comparing Prices and Finding Discounts
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Oct 31 2025
Discover how much nebivolol really costs, compare prices at major pharmacies, and learn proven ways to save money with discounts, generics, and mail-order options-without risking your health.
Compare Metformin with Alternative Diabetes Medications
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Oct 28 2025
Metformin is the go-to for type 2 diabetes, but it’s not right for everyone. Learn how SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and other alternatives compare in effectiveness, cost, and side effects.
