Archive: 2026/01
Inhalers Explained: Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance Inhalers
Rescue inhalers give quick relief during asthma attacks, while maintenance inhalers prevent symptoms by reducing daily inflammation. Using the wrong one can be dangerous. Learn how to tell them apart and use them correctly.
- January 21 2026
- Tony Newman
- 0 Comments
How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Treatments and Endangering Patients
Drug shortages are delaying life-saving treatments, increasing errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. Learn how this crisis is impacting care and what’s being done to fix it.
- January 19 2026
- Tony Newman
- 2 Comments
TNF Inhibitors and TB Reactivation: Screening and Monitoring Protocols
TNF inhibitors like adalimumab and infliximab effectively treat autoimmune diseases but carry a significant risk of reactivating latent tuberculosis. Proper screening, treatment of latent TB, and ongoing monitoring are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
- January 18 2026
- Tony Newman
- 3 Comments
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics are available. Get practical tips, what to say, how to prepare, and how to handle insurance hurdles.
- January 17 2026
- Tony Newman
- 4 Comments
Documentation Requirements for Recording Generic Substitution Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacists must document every generic drug substitution to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. Rules vary by state, but core requirements include brand name, generic name, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date. Proper documentation prevents errors, supports audits, and saves lives.
- January 16 2026
- Tony Newman
- 6 Comments
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption
Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can block up to 57% of the medication's absorption. Learn the right timing, alternatives like liquid formulations, and how to fix persistent thyroid symptoms.
- January 15 2026
- Tony Newman
- 6 Comments
Medication Therapy Management: How Pharmacists Optimize Generic Drug Use for Better Outcomes
Pharmacists use Medication Therapy Management to help patients save money by switching to safe, effective generic drugs-cutting costs by up to 85% while improving adherence and reducing hospital visits.
- January 14 2026
- Tony Newman
- 6 Comments
Color Blindness: Understanding Red-Green Defects and How They're Inherited
Red-green color blindness is the most common form of color vision deficiency, affecting 8% of men and 0.5% of women. It's genetic, inherited through the X chromosome, and not a disease. Learn how it works, how it's tested, and how to live with it.
- January 13 2026
- Tony Newman
- 7 Comments
How to Navigate Pharmacy Substitution Laws in Your State: Generic vs Brand Medications
Learn how pharmacy substitution laws vary by state when switching from brand-name drugs to generics or biosimilars. Know your rights, what pharmacists must do, and how to protect your health.
- January 12 2026
- Tony Newman
- 6 Comments
Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects
Probiotics can reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea by up to 50% when taken correctly. Learn which strains work, how to time them, and who should avoid them.
- January 11 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments