Author: Graham Everly - Page 2
Switching from brand-name to generic medication can save you hundreds per month - and studies show it works just as well. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to make sure your treatment stays effective.
Medications like SSRIs and diuretics can cause dangerous drops in sodium, leading to confusion, seizures, and brain damage. Learn the signs, who’s at risk, and how to prevent a life-threatening emergency.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a proven, evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. Learn how it works, what to expect in sessions, and why it's the gold standard in psychological care.
Understand the key differences between NAFLD and NASH, how fibrosis develops, and what steps you can take to prevent progression. Learn about diagnosis, risk factors, and the latest treatment options.
Insulin allergies are rare but serious. Learn how to recognize injection reactions - from mild swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis - and what steps to take to manage them safely without stopping insulin.
Learn how lactose intolerance is truly diagnosed and how to manage it without cutting out all dairy. Discover what foods you can still eat, why tests can be misleading, and how to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
Medication-induced delirium in older adults is a sudden, dangerous confusion often caused by common drugs like Benadryl or sleeping pills. Learn the hidden signs, top culprits, and proven ways to prevent it before it's too late.
Learn how to safely dispose of old medications while protecting your personal information from identity theft. Follow FDA, DEA, and HIPAA guidelines for secure disposal methods.
Specialty pharmacy handles high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. As generics and biosimilars enter this space, pharmacists must balance cost savings with patient safety, tracking excipients, managing PBM pressures, and educating patients through every switch.
Despite making up 90% of prescriptions, generic drugs still face skepticism from many doctors. This article explores why providers hesitate, what data reveals about their attitudes, and how education and real-world evidence are changing prescribing habits.
Americans pay less for generic drugs than Europeans due to fierce market competition, but more for brand-name drugs because of high list prices and lack of government negotiation. Here's why the systems differ-and what it means for global drug innovation.
Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting and reporting adverse reactions to generic medications. Learn why their reports matter, what the law requires, and how to report effectively to protect patient safety.