Author: Eamon Thornfield
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.
Preparing for Doctor Appointments: What to Bring and Discuss
Learn exactly what to bring and discuss at your next doctor appointment to get better care, avoid mistakes, and save time. Practical checklist and proven tips from top UK and US healthcare systems.
Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks
Pharmacist counseling scripts ensure patients understand their medications by guiding pharmacists through essential conversations. Learn the core questions, legal requirements, and how to use scripts without sounding robotic.
How to Choose OTC Eye Drops for Allergies, Dryness, and Redness
Learn how to pick the right OTC eye drops for allergies, dryness, or redness without making things worse. Get clear, evidence-based advice on what works, what to avoid, and how to use them safely.
How to Request Written Medication Instructions You Understand
Learn how to ask for clear, easy-to-understand written medication instructions - your right, not a favor. Get step-by-step tips to avoid dangerous mistakes and take control of your health.
Beta-Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers: What You Need to Know About Combination Therapy
Combining beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be effective for hypertension and angina-but only if you know which types to use. Verapamil and diltiazem carry serious cardiac risks when paired with beta-blockers. Amlodipine is safer. Learn who should avoid this combo and how to use it safely.