Beers Criteria: Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Older Adults
The Beers Criteria help identify medications that may be unsafe for older adults. Learn which drugs to avoid, why they're risky, and how to talk to your doctor about safer alternatives.
Archive: 2025/12
Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States
Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in other developed countries. This article explains why-broken negotiation rules, powerful middlemen, and a profit-driven system that puts profits over people.
How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in the Pharmacy
Look-alike packaging in pharmacies causes thousands of medication errors each year. Learn how physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning can prevent deadly mix-ups-without needing a huge budget.
Cannabis and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions
Cannabis can dangerously interact with medications like warfarin, clobazam, and tacrolimus by altering how your liver processes them. Learn which combinations are high-risk, how to monitor for side effects, and what steps to take before using CBD or THC with prescription drugs.
Night vs Morning Statin Dosing: What Really Matters for Side Effects and Effectiveness
The best time to take a statin isn't night or morning-it's when you'll actually remember. Learn how statin timing affects cholesterol control and side effects, and why adherence beats clock time.
Exercise and Statins: What You Need to Know About Muscle Pain and Recovery
Learn how to safely exercise while taking statins without worsening muscle pain. Discover which statins cause fewer side effects, what types of exercise are safe, and how to manage symptoms effectively.