Author: Eamon Thornfield
International Pharmacovigilance: How Global Safety Monitoring Is Being Harmonized
Global pharmacovigilance harmonization is improving drug safety by standardizing adverse event reporting across countries. Learn how ICH guidelines, AI, and regional differences shape the future of global drug monitoring.
How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs
Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs by checking color, odor, and texture. Simple visual checks can prevent harmful reactions and ensure your medications are safe to use.
Counterfeit Generics: How to Protect Yourself from Fake Medications
Counterfeit generics are fake drugs that look real but contain no active ingredients or dangerous substitutes. Learn how to spot them, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening fakes like Ozempic and antibiotics.
Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive and What It Means Legally
Many common medications - from sleep aids to painkillers - can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are risky, how long the effects last, what the law says, and how to stay safe on the road.
False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Confirm You’re Not Allergic
Over 95% of people labeled with a penicillin allergy aren't truly allergic. Testing can confirm this, unlock safer antibiotics, reduce resistance, and save money. Here's how to get tested and get your label removed.
Special Instructions on Prescription Medication Labels Explained
Special instructions on prescription labels-like 'take with food' or 'do not crush'-can be confusing, but getting them wrong can be dangerous. Learn what they mean, where to find them, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Antibiotic Combination Products: Generic Availability and What It Means for Patients
Generic antibiotic combination products offer the same effectiveness as brand-name versions at a fraction of the cost. Learn how they're approved, why some aren't available yet, and how they're changing patient access to critical treatments.
Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs are risky, why the interaction lasts days, and what to drink instead.
Control and Choice: How Patients Take Charge of Their Medication Decisions
Medication autonomy gives patients the right to choose their treatments based on personal values, side effects, cost, and lifestyle-not just clinical guidelines. Learn how to take control of your medication decisions with real data and practical steps.
Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs
States are using MAC lists, price gouging laws, and multi-state buying pools to control Medicaid generic drug costs. With generics making up 85% of prescriptions but only 16% of spending, smart policies can save billions - if they don’t cause shortages.