Author: Edward Jepson-Randall
Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently: retail focuses on cost and patient notification, while hospitals use clinical teams to optimize drug therapy. Understanding these differences helps prevent errors during care transitions.
Gastritis and H. pylori: Understanding Stomach Lining Inflammation and Effective Treatment
Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with modern therapies like vonoprazan, and why antibiotic resistance is changing treatment protocols.
Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2025
Learn the 2025 rules for bringing prescription and controlled medications across international borders. Avoid seizures, fines, or arrest with essential documentation tips, country-specific warnings, and step-by-step prep guidance.
CGRP Inhibitors: The New Standard for Migraine Prevention
CGRP inhibitors are the first migraine-specific preventive drugs, reducing headache days by 50% or more for half of users. They’re safer, better tolerated, and more effective than older options like topiramate or beta-blockers.
Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications
Not all generic medications work the same for everyone. Learn why some people experience side effects or worsening symptoms after switching from brand-name drugs to generics-and what you can do about it.
How to Set Up Automatic Prescription Refills with Your Pharmacy
Set up automatic prescription refills to never run out of your chronic meds again. Learn how major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Express Scripts make it easy-and why it improves adherence.
Substance Use and Mental Illness: How Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care Works
Integrated dual diagnosis care treats mental illness and substance use together, not separately. Learn how IDDT works, why it’s more effective, and how to find it.
Tuberculosis: Understanding Latent Infection, Active Disease, and Treatment Options
Tuberculosis can lie dormant for years before becoming active. Learn how latent TB differs from active disease, who needs treatment, and why drug therapy must be completed to prevent drug-resistant strains.
Calcium Channel Blockers: How Metabolic Interactions Affect Drug Clearance and Safety
Calcium channel blockers are widely used for high blood pressure and heart conditions, but their metabolism through CYP3A4 makes them prone to dangerous drug interactions. Learn how amlodipine, verapamil, and diltiazem differ in safety, how grapefruit juice and other drugs can cause toxicity, and what steps to take to avoid life-threatening side effects.
Steroid-Induced Acne and Skin Changes: Effective Topical and Lifestyle Solutions
Steroid-induced acne is a common side effect of corticosteroid or anabolic steroid use, presenting as uniform red bumps on the chest and back. Learn how topical treatments like tretinoin and antifungals, combined with lifestyle changes, can effectively manage this condition without stopping essential medication.