Category: Pharmacy - Page 3

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a free service for Medicare Part D patients taking multiple medications. Learn how it helps you avoid dangerous interactions, save money, and understand your prescriptions with expert pharmacist support.

Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book to verify if a generic drug is therapeutically equivalent to its brand-name counterpart. Understand TE codes, RLDs, and common mistakes pharmacists make when substituting medications.

Generic drug distribution thrives on low prices but suffers from fragile supply chains. Learn how efficiency, technology, and data-driven logistics are reshaping the industry-and why some distributors are pulling ahead while others risk collapse.

Learn how to safely split or crush pills without risking contamination, uneven doses, or exposure to hazardous drugs. Essential tips for home caregivers and healthcare workers.

Opioid-induced nausea affects up to one-third of patients and often leads to treatment failure. Learn which antiemetics work, which are dangerous, and how to manage nausea safely without increasing overdose risk.

Pharmacists, doctors, and specialists working together reduce dangerous medication side effects, cut hospital visits, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how this team approach works-and how you can use it.

The time you take your medication can significantly impact how well it works and how many side effects you experience. Learn which drugs need strict timing, why your body's internal clock matters, and how to reduce risks without changing your prescription.

Switching from brand to generic drugs can save money, but it's not always straightforward. Learn what to expect, when it's safe, and when to ask for the brand name instead.

Serious adverse events from generic drugs are underreported due to unclear manufacturer identification and systemic gaps. Learn how to report correctly, why it matters, and what’s being done to fix the system.

The FDA has issued multiple drug safety alerts in 2025, including major updates on opioids, ADHD meds, and Alzheimer's drugs. Learn what these warnings mean for patients and how to stay safe.

E-prescribing reduces handwriting errors but introduces new transcription mistakes due to system incompatibility. Learn the six proven strategies to prevent these errors and keep patients safe.

When medications run out, knowing the right steps can prevent health risks. Learn how to find safe alternatives, use biosimilars, contact manufacturers, and access emergency supplies during drug shortages.