Author: Marcus Patrick - Page 2

Drug shortages are no accident-they're the result of fragile global supply chains. Learn how buffer stocks, dual sourcing, and new manufacturing tech are building resilience to keep life-saving medicines available.

Food can make your medication work better, worse, or even dangerous. Learn the simple rules for avoiding food-drug interactions that cause side effects, hospitalizations, and treatment failures.

Lithium and NSAIDs can cause dangerous kidney damage and life-threatening toxicity. Learn why even common painkillers like ibuprofen are risky for bipolar patients, what alternatives to use, and how to prevent serious complications.

Wearable ECG devices like the Apple Watch and KardiaMobile 6L now enable real-time QT interval monitoring, helping prevent life-threatening heart rhythms in patients on high-risk medications. This technology is transforming cardiac safety in clinics and homes.

Learn how to handle insurance formulary changes that affect your prescription drug coverage. Know your rights, options, and steps to avoid disruptions in your medication.

Learn how to properly store light-sensitive medications and eye drops to maintain their effectiveness. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and clear containers that can reduce potency by up to 50%.

Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can predict how your body processes SSRIs, helping avoid side effects and find the right dose faster. Learn who benefits most and how it works.

Anticholinergics can cause dangerous urinary retention in men with prostate enlargement. Learn why these common bladder meds are risky for BPH patients and what safer alternatives actually work.

Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are critical for transplant patients, but generic versions carry hidden risks due to narrow therapeutic ranges. Learn why switching generics can trigger rejection and how to protect your transplant.

When your insurance denies coverage for a generic medication, you have rights. Learn how to appeal non-formulary generic denials with clinical evidence, understand approval rates, and avoid costly mistakes.