Author: Lillian Everhart - Page 4

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign generic drug factories to ensure safety. With 80% of active ingredients made overseas, stricter oversight aims to prevent contamination, falsified data, and unsafe drugs from reaching U.S. patients.

Intra-articular steroid injections offer quick pain relief for joint arthritis, but growing evidence shows they may accelerate joint damage and cause systemic side effects like high blood sugar, bone loss, and adrenal suppression. Know the risks before you get one.

Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut hospital readmissions by up to 22% and reduce adverse drug events by 49%. Learn how these evidence-based services work, why they’re more effective than doctor-only approaches, and where they’re still falling short.

Most people labeled as penicillin-allergic aren't truly allergic. Learn how to confirm your allergy status, avoid unsafe alternatives, and get back to the best treatment - safely and affordably.

Peppermint oil is one of the most evidence-based natural remedies for IBS. Learn how enteric-coated capsules work, who benefits most, proper dosing, and how it compares to prescription meds.

Mental health medication non-adherence affects up to 60% of patients and leads to hospitalizations, higher costs, and lost lives. Learn what actually works - from pharmacist-led care to simplified dosing - and why most solutions fail.

Learn how workplace accommodations for medication side effects work under the ADA. Discover common adjustments, legal rights, employer responsibilities, and real-world examples to help you navigate side effects at work.

Pharmacists are now key players in public health, offering vaccines and affordable generic medications. Learn how they're breaking barriers, saving lives, and pushing for better access to care.

Cannabis can dangerously interact with common medications like blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs, and opioids. Learn which combinations are risky, how to spot warning signs, and what steps to take to stay safe.

Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk fivefold. Learn how rate control and rhythm control differ, who benefits most from each, and why early rhythm control is now recommended for many patients.