Archive: 2025/12

How to Read the NDC Number to Confirm the Correct Medication

Learn how to read the NDC number on medication labels to prevent dangerous dispensing errors. Understand the 3-segment code, format conversions, and verification steps used by pharmacies across the U.S.

Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients

Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid are proven non-statin options for lowering LDL cholesterol when statins cause side effects. Both reduce heart risk, work differently, and suit different budgets and needs.

Cancer Pain Management: Opioids, Nerve Blocks, and Integrative Care Explained

Cancer pain management now combines opioids, nerve blocks, and integrative therapies like acupuncture and mindfulness. Learn how these approaches work together to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and minimize side effects-with real data from 2024 studies.

Dechallenge and Rechallenge in Drug Side Effects: What These Tests Mean

Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to determine if a drug caused a side effect. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and restarting it (rechallenge) help confirm causality-essential for drug safety and regulatory decisions.

Antifungals and Liver Safety: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions and Risks

Antifungals can cause serious liver damage, especially ketoconazole, voriconazole, and itraconazole. Learn which drugs are riskiest, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your liver with proper monitoring and drug interaction checks.

Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements Explained

Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are as safe, strong, and effective as brand-name medications through strict bioequivalence, manufacturing, and stability standards. No shortcuts. Just science.

Candida Vaginitis: Yeast Infection Symptoms and Over-the-Counter Treatment Options

Learn the signs of a yeast infection, how to tell if it’s really Candida, and which over-the-counter treatments actually work. Get clear advice on when to treat yourself and when to see a doctor.

Combining Multiple Sedating Medications: Risks and Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Combining sedating medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and sleep aids can be deadly. Learn the most dangerous combinations, warning signs of overdose, and what to do to stay safe.

Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Can't Ignore

Simvastatin can be dangerous when mixed with common drugs like antibiotics, antifungals, or grapefruit juice. Learn the top 5 deadly interactions, what doses are safe, and how to switch to a safer statin.

Generic Manufacturer Profitability: Business Models and Sustainability

Generic drug manufacturers face collapsing profits due to price wars and high costs. The path to survival lies in complex formulations, contract manufacturing, and strategic pivots away from low-margin commodity drugs.