Author: Edward Jepson-Randall
Pharmacist Substitution Authority: Understanding Scope of Practice in the U.S.
Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists swap medications, prescribe birth control, and adjust prescriptions in many U.S. states. Learn how this expanded scope improves access, especially where doctors are scarce.
Fiber Supplements and Medication Absorption: How to Separate Doses for Maximum Effect
Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, metformin, and lithium. Learn how to safely separate doses by 2-4 hours to protect your treatment while still getting the health benefits of fiber.
Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Help Manage Chronic Pain After Amputation
Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Mirror therapy and medications like gabapentin and amitriptyline offer real relief-here's how they work.
Addressing Patient Concerns About Biosimilars: Reducing Hesitation and Building Trust
Biosimilars offer major cost savings and proven safety, but patient hesitation holds them back. Learn why people are unsure, how to talk about them honestly, and what’s changing in 2025 to build trust.
How Humidity and Heat Speed Up Medication Expiration
Heat and humidity can destroy your medications long before the expiration date. Learn which pills are most at risk, where not to store them, and how to protect your health from invisible drug damage.
Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitors: How They Interfere with Absorption
Levothyroxine requires stomach acid to be absorbed, but proton pump inhibitors reduce acid production, leading to reduced thyroid hormone levels. Learn how to detect and fix this common drug interaction.
Opioid Therapy: When It’s Appropriate and the Real Risks of Dependence
Opioid therapy can help with severe pain, but it carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when it’s appropriate, how risks are measured, and what safer alternatives exist.
How Food Affects Medication Side Effects: Simple Rules for Patients
Food can make your medications work better, worse, or even dangerous. Learn simple rules to avoid harmful interactions with common foods like grapefruit, dairy, and leafy greens-without overhauling your diet.
Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care
Learn how to safely use over-the-counter medications without risking your health. Understand active ingredients, read Drug Facts labels, avoid dangerous interactions, and know when to see a doctor.
Hypothyroidism and Statins: How Untreated Thyroid Disease Increases Myopathy Risk
Untreated hypothyroidism greatly increases the risk of muscle damage from statins. Learn how to safely manage both conditions to protect your heart and muscles without unnecessary side effects.