Author: Dorian Wakefield

Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Lives and Money 9 Dec 2025

Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Lives and Money

Many Americans avoid generic medications due to misunderstandings about their effectiveness. Learn how health literacy gaps lead to dangerous medication errors-and what you can do to make smarter, safer choices.

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How to Read FDA Safety Communications for Your Medications 8 Dec 2025

How to Read FDA Safety Communications for Your Medications

Learn how to read FDA safety communications about your medications - what the alerts mean, which sections matter most, and what steps to take when you see one. Stay informed without the panic.

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Coenzyme Q10 and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About Effectiveness and Risks 7 Dec 2025

Coenzyme Q10 and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About Effectiveness and Risks

Coenzyme Q10 may help lower blood pressure slightly, but it can interact dangerously with medications like warfarin or ACE inhibitors. Learn how to use it safely with your current treatment plan.

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Pharmacist Role with Biosimilars: Counseling and Substitution 6 Dec 2025

Pharmacist Role with Biosimilars: Counseling and Substitution

Pharmacists play a critical role in biosimilar adoption by counseling patients, navigating state substitution laws, ensuring traceability, and overcoming prescriber resistance. Their expertise drives cost savings and improves patient adherence in biologic therapy.

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Digital Prescription Transfer: How to Move Your Scripts to Online Pharmacies 5 Dec 2025

Digital Prescription Transfer: How to Move Your Scripts to Online Pharmacies

Learn how to transfer your prescriptions to online pharmacies with digital systems that save time, reduce errors, and work for both regular and controlled medications. Know the rules, pick the best service, and avoid common pitfalls.

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Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use 4 Dec 2025

Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use

Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs is a safe, effective option for treatment-resistant depression, especially for those struggling with sexual side effects or weight gain. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what to expect.

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How to Check Supplement Interactions with Drug Databases: A Step-by-Step Guide 3 Dec 2025

How to Check Supplement Interactions with Drug Databases: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to safely check supplement interactions with drug databases using step-by-step guidance. Avoid dangerous combinations with prescription meds using clinical-grade tools like NatMed.

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Fungal Skin Infections: How to Spot Candida, Ringworm, and Choose the Right Antifungal 2 Dec 2025

Fungal Skin Infections: How to Spot Candida, Ringworm, and Choose the Right Antifungal

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm are common, often misdiagnosed, and treatable with the right antifungals. Learn how to spot them, why they return, and what actually works to clear them for good.

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How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels 2 Dec 2025

How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels

Learn how to read contraindications and warnings on drug labels to avoid dangerous side effects. Understand FDA-required sections like boxed warnings, contraindications, and OTC Drug Facts for safer medication use.

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Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy 1 Dec 2025

Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy

Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder causing toxic copper buildup in the liver and brain. Early diagnosis and chelation therapy can prevent organ damage and allow a normal lifespan. Learn how copper accumulates and how treatments like penicillamine, trientine, and zinc work.

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