Valproate and Lamotrigine: How to Reduce Rash Risk with Proper Dosing
Dec, 23 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Valproate and lamotrigine together can cause life-threatening rashes-but only if dosed incorrectly. Learn the exact starting dose, titration schedule, and warning signs that prevent serious skin reactions.
Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety and Effectiveness
Dec, 20 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently, affecting safety, timing, and side effects. Know when each is right-and why tampering with ER pills can be dangerous.
Evergreening: How Pharma Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Dec, 19 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medications with minor changes, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who it hurts, and what’s being done to stop it.
Generic Drug Supply Chain: How Medicines Reach Pharmacies
Dec, 15 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. This article explains how these medicines travel from factories in China and India to your local pharmacy - and why the system is under strain.
MedlinePlus Drug Information: Consumer-Friendly Safety Summaries
Dec, 10 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
MedlinePlus Drug Information offers free, trusted, plain-language safety summaries for prescription drugs, OTC meds, and supplements. Run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it’s a go-to resource for patients and families seeking clear, unbiased health info without ads or commercial bias.
Medications with a Narrow Therapeutic Index: Why Expired Pills Can Be Dangerous
Dec, 9 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Expiredd medications with a narrow therapeutic index can cause life-threatening side effects. Learn why drugs like warfarin, lithium, and digoxin demand strict adherence to expiration dates and how to stay safe.
Institutional Formularies: How Hospitals and Clinics Control Drug Substitutions
Dec, 8 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Institutional formularies are legally required drug lists in hospitals and clinics that allow therapeutic substitutions to cut costs and improve safety. Learn how they work, who controls them, and what patients need to know.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Medications: What You Must Know About Dangerous Drug Interactions
Dec, 3 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
St. John’s Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, blood thinners, and transplant drugs. Learn which medications it interferes with and why even "natural" supplements can be risky.
SSRIs and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Dec, 2 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants raises bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn why platelet effects matter, which drugs are riskiest, and how to stay safe without stopping needed treatment.
How to Identify a Legitimate Generic Drug at the Pharmacy
Dec, 1 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Learn how to spot a legitimate generic drug at the pharmacy by checking labels, pill appearance, and pharmacy legitimacy. Avoid counterfeit meds with simple verification steps backed by FDA guidelines.
