Archive: 2025/12

Wrong-patient errors at pharmacies can lead to serious harm or death, but they're preventable. Learn how two-factor verification, barcode scanning, and patient counseling work together to stop these dangerous mistakes before they happen.

Combining cannabis with CNS depressants like benzodiazepines or opioids can cause dangerous sedation, slowed breathing, and overdose. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.

The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, effective generic medications with low copays. Learn how Tier 1 drugs, Meds by Mail, and strict generic policies save money without sacrificing care.

Splitting doses can reduce medication side effects by smoothing out blood concentration peaks-but only for certain drugs. Learn which medications are safe to split, which are dangerous, and how to do it correctly.

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer stronger weight loss than older drugs like orlistat and phentermine, but cost, side effects, and insurance barriers make them inaccessible for many. Here’s how they really compare.

Insulin allergies are rare but serious. Learn how to recognize local and systemic reactions, what causes them, and how to manage them safely without stopping life-saving insulin therapy.

Repeated antibiotic use is fueling a global crisis of drug-resistant bacteria. Learn how overprescribing is making common infections untreatable-and what you can do to help stop it.

Digestive enzyme supplements can help with specific GI symptoms like bloating, gas, and fatty stools-especially for people with EPI or lactose intolerance. But they're not a cure-all. Learn when they work, when they don't, and how to use them safely.

Hepatitis A is a short-term liver infection spread through contaminated food or poor hygiene. It causes fatigue, jaundice, and nausea, but most people recover fully in 2 months. The vaccine is highly effective and prevents outbreaks.

Learn how to read the updated FDA pregnancy and lactation labels on prescription drugs. Understand real risks, breastfeeding safety, and what to do when you're unsure. No more A-B-C-D-X letters-just clear, evidence-based info for 2025.