Combination NTI drugs offer powerful treatment for complex conditions but face major gaps in generic availability due to strict bioequivalence standards. Patients risk instability when switching generics, and few options exist despite high demand.
Color-coded pharmacy labels on medication bottles aren't just stickers-they're critical safety tools. Learn what red, yellow, green, and blue mean, why placement matters, and how they prevent thousands of medication errors each year.
Patient counseling catches 83% of dispensing errors before they reach patients-more than barcodes or double-checks. Learn how to use simple, evidence-based questions to prevent dangerous medication mistakes.
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving the healthcare system hundreds of billions. Their history spans from 19th-century drug standards to the landmark Hatch-Waxman Act - and continues to shape affordable medicine today.
Learn how to save hundreds on prescriptions by comparing cash prices across pharmacies. Discover which stores offer the best deals on generics, how to use discount apps like GoodRx, and why asking for the cash price first can cut your costs in half.
Polypharmacy in seniors-taking five or more medications-is common but dangerous. Learn how to spot risky drugs, reduce unnecessary pills, and prevent falls, confusion, and hospitalizations through deprescribing and better care coordination.
Skipping prescription doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to heart attacks. Learn why timing matters, how to stay on track, and what to do if you miss a dose.
Medication expiration dates aren't hard deadlines for danger-they're manufacturer guarantees of potency. Most pills stay effective years past expiration if stored right, but some drugs like insulin and EpiPens can become dangerous. Know the risks, store properly, and ask your pharmacist.
Hospital pharmacies are bearing the brunt of ongoing injectable medication shortages, with critical drugs like anesthetics and chemotherapy agents in short supply. Learn why sterile injectables are hardest to produce, how shortages impact patient care, and what’s being done to cope.
Certain medications like diuretics, anticholinergics, and antipsychotics can stop sweating and cause dangerous heat intolerance. Learn which drugs pose the highest risk and how to stay safe in hot weather.
