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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
Regulatory Capture: How Industry Influence Undermines Public Protection
Regulatory capture happens when government agencies meant to protect the public end up serving the industries they regulate. From sugar tariffs to drug approvals, this hidden influence costs billions and erodes trust in democracy.
- January 5 2026
- Tony Newman
- 11 Comments