St. John's Wort may help mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, transplant meds, and more. Learn which drugs it interferes with and what safer alternatives exist.
OTC drugs like cough syrup and Imodium can be dangerous when misused. Learn the physical, behavioral, and psychological signs of abuse-and what to do before it leads to addiction or overdose.
Hidden in many children's medications, excipients like alcohol, sorbitol, and benzyl alcohol can cause serious harm-especially in newborns. Learn the risks, how to spot them, and what to do to protect your child.
SNRIs like venlafaxine and duloxetine treat depression and chronic pain by boosting serotonin and norepinephrine. Learn how they work, common side effects, withdrawal risks, and how they compare to other antidepressants.
Health systems are fighting drug shortages with smart inventory, alternative suppliers, pharmacist-led substitutions, and AI tools. Learn how hospitals are keeping patients safe when medications run out.
The labeling effect shows that calling a drug 'generic' can make patients feel worse, stop taking it, or believe they're having side effects-even when the medicine is identical to the brand-name version. This psychological bias impacts adherence and outcomes.
Penicillin desensitization allows allergic patients to safely receive penicillin when no alternatives exist. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it's critical in fighting antibiotic resistance.
The FDA is cracking down on foreign generic drug manufacturers with unannounced inspections and stricter standards. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how it affects the safety of your medications.
Drug shortages are rising due to fragile global supply chains. Learn how dual-sourcing, buffer stocks, AI, and regional manufacturing are building resilience to prevent future crises in pharmaceutical supply chains.
SSRI antidepressants are safe alone but dangerous when mixed with certain painkillers, antibiotics, or supplements. Learn which combinations cause serotonin syndrome and how to avoid it.
Generic drugs save billions but carry hidden contamination risks. Learn how impurities get in, who’s most at risk, and what patients and pharmacists can do to stay safe.
Team-based care improves generic prescribing by combining pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to reduce costs, prevent errors, and boost adherence. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming medication management for chronic conditions.