Author: Eamon Thornfield
Sleep Medications: Safety, Dependence, and Alternatives
Sleep medications offer quick relief for insomnia but carry serious risks including dependence, memory loss, and falls. Learn why CBT-I is the safer, long-term solution backed by science.
Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits Despite Low Prices
Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 25% of drug spending - yet they drive 96% of pharmacy profits. Learn how the hidden economics of generics keep pharmacies open - and why independent pharmacies are struggling to survive.
How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to stay calm and make smart choices after receiving a drug safety alert. Use proven breathing, grounding, and decision-making techniques to avoid panic and protect your health.
How to Track Post-Marketing Studies for Drug Safety: A Practical Guide
Learn how post-marketing drug safety studies are tracked using FAERS, Sentinel, and global systems. Understand how side effects are detected, what actions are taken, and how technology is improving safety monitoring after drugs reach the market.
How to Use Patient Advocacy Foundations to Get Help Paying for Medications
Learn how to use patient advocacy foundations to get financial help for expensive medications. Step-by-step guide to applying for grants, eligibility rules, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
Packaging and Labeling: How to Verify the Authenticity of Generic Medicines
Learn how to spot counterfeit generic medicines by checking packaging, using UV lights, and understanding spectroscopy. Protect yourself from fake drugs that can cause serious harm.
How Blood Pressure Management Helps Treat Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Effective blood pressure management can slow, stop, or even reverse left ventricular dysfunction. Learn how targeted medications and lifestyle changes improve heart function and reduce heart failure risk.
Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied
When your insurance denies coverage for a generic drug, you're not out of options. Learn how to appeal a non-formulary denial, what documentation your doctor needs, and how to get your medication fast-even if the system says no.
PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: The Dangerous Blood Pressure Drop You Can't Ignore
Combining PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra or Cialis with nitrates can cause a sudden, life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, who's at risk, and what you must do to stay safe.
How Mebendazole Saves Lives in Refugee Camps: Fighting Parasites in Crisis Zones
Mebendazole is a low-cost, safe drug that helps millions of refugees fight parasitic worms in overcrowded camps. It reduces anemia, improves child development, and keeps kids in school-even when clean water and toilets are out of reach.