Author: Paul Furmedge

Hydrophilic vs Lipophilic Statins: What You Need to Know About Side Effects

Learn how hydrophilic and lipophilic statins differ in side effects, especially muscle pain and drug interactions. Discover which statin type may be better for you based on age, kidney health, and other factors.

8 December 2025
Mental Health and Medication Non-Adherence: What Actually Helps

Medication non-adherence in mental health is a silent crisis causing thousands of preventable hospitalizations and deaths. Learn what actually works - from pharmacist-led care to long-acting shots - and why most apps and reminders fail.

7 December 2025
The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions Explained

Learn the real difference between medication side effects and adverse drug reactions-why it matters for your safety, when to worry, and how to avoid quitting life-saving drugs by mistake.

6 December 2025
Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets

Antitrust laws in the generic drug market aim to balance innovation with affordability. Pay-for-delay deals, patent abuse, and product hopping delay cheaper generics, costing consumers billions. Learn how these tactics work - and what’s being done to stop them.

5 December 2025
Large Print and Accessible Prescription Labels for Low Vision: What You Need to Know

Large print and accessible prescription labels help people with low vision take medications safely. Learn how to get free 18-point labels, talking labels, and QR code audio systems from CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacies.

4 December 2025
Managing Electrolyte Imbalances: Potassium, Phosphate, and Magnesium in Clinical Practice

Managing potassium, phosphate, and magnesium imbalances is critical in renal health. Learn the latest protocols, emergency steps, and hidden connections between these electrolytes that can save lives.

3 December 2025
Best Digital Tools for Patient Education: Apps and E-Learning Platforms in 2025

Discover the most effective digital tools for patient education in 2025, including free apps, AI-powered platforms, and interactive learning systems that actually improve health outcomes.

2 December 2025
How to Compare Dissolution Profiles and What They Mean for Generic and Brand Drugs

Learn how dissolution profile comparison ensures generic drugs match brand-name versions in release behavior. Understand f2 factors, regulatory standards, and why this science keeps generics safe and effective.

2 December 2025
Opioid Itching vs. Allergy: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do

Itching from opioids is usually not an allergy - it's a histamine reaction. Learn how to tell the difference, which opioids cause less itching, and how to safely keep using pain meds without unnecessary restrictions.

1 December 2025
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and TSH Monitoring

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S., affecting 4% of adults. Learn how TSH monitoring guides levothyroxine treatment, why antibody tests aren’t needed, and how to find your optimal dose for lasting symptom relief.

1 December 2025