Archive: 2026/01

Long-term Safety of Generic vs Brand Drugs: What the Data Really Shows 21 Jan 2026
Long-term Safety of Generic vs Brand Drugs: What the Data Really Shows

Long-term safety studies show generics are generally as safe as brand drugs, but critical exceptions exist - especially for narrow therapeutic index medications. Manufacturer, origin, and individual response matter more than brand vs generic labels.

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond 20 Jan 2026
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond

Starting at age 45, colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Learn the best methods - colonoscopy, FIT, stool DNA tests - and what chemotherapy regimens like FOLFOX and CAPOX mean if cancer is found. Evidence-based, practical, and urgent.

How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice 19 Jan 2026
How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice

Learn how to stop dangerous early refills and duplicate therapy mistakes in pharmacy practice using proven protocols, EHR tools, and staff training to improve medication safety and prevent overdose risks.

Antiemetics and Cardiac Risks: Understanding QT Prolongation and Drowsiness 17 Jan 2026
Antiemetics and Cardiac Risks: Understanding QT Prolongation and Drowsiness

Not all antiemetics are safe for everyone. Some can dangerously prolong the QT interval or cause severe drowsiness. Learn which drugs carry the highest cardiac risks and how to choose safer alternatives for nausea and vomiting.

Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked 16 Jan 2026
Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked

Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring-it's a major heart risk. Untreated, it spikes blood pressure, triggers dangerous heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation, and increases stroke and heart failure risk. Treatment with CPAP can reverse much of the damage.

Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution Procedures in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates 15 Jan 2026
Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution Procedures in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates

New U.S. House rules from 2023-2025 require strict electronic filing, committee approval, and classification of amendment substitutions. These changes boosted efficiency but reduced minority input, sparking debate over fairness and democracy in lawmaking.

Tizanidine and Ciprofloxacin: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure and Extreme Drowsiness 14 Jan 2026
Tizanidine and Ciprofloxacin: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure and Extreme Drowsiness

Combining tizanidine and ciprofloxacin can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure and extreme drowsiness due to a powerful drug interaction. Learn why this combo is risky and what to do instead.

Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels 13 Jan 2026
Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels

Quercetin supplements can interfere with how your body processes medications, raising drug levels and increasing side effect risks. Learn which meds are most affected and what to do to stay safe.

Signs of Pediatric Medication Overdose and When to Call Poison Control 12 Jan 2026
Signs of Pediatric Medication Overdose and When to Call Poison Control

Recognize the hidden signs of pediatric medication overdose-from opioids to acetaminophen-and know exactly when to call Poison Control or 911. Early action saves lives.

Bioequivalent medications: what the term really means 11 Jan 2026
Bioequivalent medications: what the term really means

Bioequivalent medications are generic drugs proven to work the same as brand-name versions in the body. Learn how regulators test for equivalence, when it matters, and what you should know before switching.