Archive: 2025/12 - Page 3
Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Absorption Interactions
Levothyroxine and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can interfere with each other, reducing thyroid hormone absorption. Learn how this interaction works, who’s at risk, and what to do if you're taking both.
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold without the brand label. Traditional generics may have different inactive ingredients. Learn how they differ, when it matters, and how to know which one you're getting.
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk
Generic substitution saves money but increases legal risk for pharmacists. Learn how state laws, high-risk drugs, and poor patient communication create liability traps - and what you can do to protect yourself and your patients.
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: How to Spot and Treat It
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is when long-term opioid use makes pain worse instead of better. Learn how to recognize the signs, why it happens, and what treatments actually work - from tapering doses to ketamine and genetic testing.
Patient Safety Goals in Medication Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice: How to Prevent Errors and Save Lives
Medication errors kill 250,000 Americans yearly. Learn how the National Patient Safety Goals, barcode systems, high-alert drug protocols, and AI are reducing pharmacy dispensing errors and saving lives.
Generic Price Wars: How Consumers Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Generic drug price wars can slash prescription costs by over 95%, but most consumers don’t get the full savings. Learn how to access the real lowest prices and stop overpaying for generics.