Apr 27, 2023
The Long-term Effects of Bisacodyl on Gut Health
Corticosteroids can trigger serious mood and behavioral changes, including psychosis, in up to 18% of users. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do if you or a loved one starts acting strangely on these common medications.
Medication-induced delirium in older adults is sudden, dangerous, and often preventable. Learn the warning signs, the high-risk drugs to avoid, and how families can protect loved ones from this silent crisis.
Corticosteroids like prednisone reduce inflammation but also weaken your immune system, increasing infection risk. Learn how dose and duration affect your risk, and what steps-like vaccines, screening, and prophylaxis-can protect you.
Congress is considering two bills to tackle drug and healthcare provider shortages, but both are stalled by a government shutdown. Here’s what S.2665 and H.R.1160 aim to do-and why progress is frozen.
Perimenopause can trigger intense mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations. Learn how estrogen and progesterone changes affect your brain, what treatments actually work, and how to find the right support.
Discover proven, evidence-backed ways to cut medication costs without risking patient safety. From pharmacist-led care to generic drugs and SBAR communication, learn how hospitals are saving millions while preventing errors.
The long-standing warning to avoid alcohol with metronidazole is based on outdated science. New research shows no disulfiram-like reaction occurs. Learn the truth about the interaction, what really causes symptoms, and what you should actually do.
Desloratadine and loratadine are both non-sedating antihistamines for allergies. Desloratadine is more potent, has longer-lasting effects, and works better for nasal congestion - but costs more. Learn which one suits your needs.
Pharmacist counseling scripts help ensure patients understand their medications safely and correctly. Learn the core three-question framework, how to adapt scripts for real-world use, and why structured communication improves adherence and saves lives.
A drug formulary is your insurance plan's list of covered medications, organized into tiers that affect how much you pay. Learn how tiers work, what to do if your drug isn't listed, and how to avoid surprise costs.
