Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Get step-by-step guidance on using platforms like MyChart, what to include in your message, and why it's safer than calling or texting.
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Read moreGenerics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must watch for therapeutic failures, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine and warfarin. Learn when to flag unsafe generics and how to protect patients.
Read moreLearn how to fix sleep disrupted by medications using science-backed sleep hygiene habits-without adding more drugs. Fix your wake time, manage light, time your meds, and eat smarter to reclaim restful nights.
Read moreAntipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for danger, and how to balance mental health treatment with heart safety.
Read moreIn 2025, new antidepressants like Exxua, Zuranolone, and Auvelity offer faster relief and fewer side effects than older SSRIs. Discover how they work, who they help most, and what to watch out for.
Read morePartial AUC is a refined pharmacokinetic tool used to assess bioequivalence in complex drug formulations where traditional metrics like Cmax and total AUC fall short. It measures drug exposure during clinically relevant time windows to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Read moreMetallic taste from medications is common and often overlooked. Learn proven strategies to manage dysgeusia, including zinc supplementation, dietary changes, and when to talk to your doctor.
Read moreComplex generic drugs like liposomal injections and inhalers face major scientific and regulatory hurdles before FDA approval. Unlike simple generics, they require advanced testing, costly development, and unclear guidelines - delaying affordable access for patients.
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