Author: Marcus Patrick - Page 3

Herbal supplements can dangerously interfere with prescription medications, causing treatment failure or life-threatening side effects. St. John’s wort, ginkgo, and goldenseal are among the highest-risk herbs. Most people don’t tell their doctors - and that’s putting lives at risk.

Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic drugs to improve adherence and cut costs. Learn how they communicate with prescribers, when substitutions are safe, and what data backs up their recommendations.

Allopurinol and azathioprine can cause life-threatening bone marrow suppression when taken together. This interaction is well-documented and requires strict medical supervision. Learn the risks, signs, and safer alternatives.

State laws on generic drug substitution vary widely across the U.S., affecting how pharmacists swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics. Some states require substitution, others require consent, and some ban swaps for critical medications. These rules impact safety, cost, and patient trust.

Certain allergy medications like Benadryl can trigger sudden vision loss in people with narrow-angle glaucoma. Learn which drugs are dangerous, safer alternatives, and what to do if you're at risk.

Most clinicians misestimate drug prices, leading to prescriptions patients can't afford. Real-time EHR cost alerts, better training, and policy changes are helping-but progress is slow.

Medicines work by targeting specific molecules in your body - understanding how they work helps you use them safely. Learn the science behind drug action and how to avoid dangerous interactions.

Doctors and nurses have legal duties to report child abuse, elder abuse, public health threats, and professional misconduct. Learn what must be reported, when, and how to stay compliant without compromising patient trust.

Learn how negative beliefs about generic medications can trigger real side effects-even when they're chemically identical to brand-name drugs. Discover practical ways to reduce nocebo effects and improve patient outcomes.

Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and cut billions in healthcare costs. Evidence shows generics work just as well as brand-name drugs-and when they’re affordable, people actually take them.