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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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 8 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
- 14 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
Statin-Induced Muscle Pain: Understanding Myalgia and Myositis
Statin-induced muscle pain affects up to 30% of users. Learn the difference between common myalgia and dangerous myositis, why it happens, how it's diagnosed, and what to do if you're affected.
- January 10 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments
How to Ask About Drug Interactions When Getting a New Prescription
Learn how to ask the right questions about drug interactions when getting a new prescription. Protect your health by knowing what to ask your doctor and pharmacist-and what to avoid mixing.
- January 9 2026
- Tony Newman
- 15 Comments
ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Spot Swelling from Blood Pressure Medication
ACE inhibitor angioedema is a dangerous drug reaction causing sudden swelling without hives or itching. It doesn’t respond to antihistamines or epinephrine. Stopping the medication is the only effective treatment.
- January 8 2026
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Medication Alternatives: What to Do During a Shortage
When medications go out of stock, you need actionable steps-not guesswork. Learn how to find safe alternatives, work with your pharmacist, and navigate insurance hurdles during drug shortages in 2025.
- January 7 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments
How to Verify Dose Changes and Avoid Miscommunication in Healthcare
Learn how to properly verify medication dose changes using proven protocols that reduce errors by up to 29%. Discover why double checks, barcode systems, and clear communication are essential to prevent deadly mistakes.
- January 6 2026
- Tony Newman
- 9 Comments