Author: Elliot Kelly

Acid-Reducing Medications: How They Interfere with Other Drugs

Acid-Reducing Medications: How They Interfere with Other Drugs

Acid-reducing medications like PPIs can drastically reduce the absorption of critical drugs such as HIV antivirals and cancer treatments. Learn which medications are affected, why it happens, and how to prevent dangerous interactions.

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Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics

Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics

Pharmacists must stay current on generics to ensure safe substitutions. Learn key CE requirements, FDA Orange Book updates, biosimilars, state laws, and how to choose effective training that reduces errors and protects patients.

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Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction

Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction

Postpartum thyroiditis affects 5-10% of new mothers and is often mistaken for depression or exhaustion. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to get tested before it becomes permanent.

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Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Production

Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Production

Quality Assurance Units must operate independently from production to ensure safety and compliance. Learn why separation is non-negotiable in pharma and nuclear manufacturing - and how to build a truly effective quality oversight system.

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Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of pregnancies. Learn how to manage blood sugar with diet, movement, and monitoring to protect your baby and your long-term health.

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How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions

How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions

Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm or rule out true drug reactions. Stop antihistamines, know what to expect during skin and oral tests, and discover how de-labeling can save you money and improve your care.

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Vitamin D and Thiazide Diuretics: What You Need to Know About Hypercalcemia Risk

Vitamin D and Thiazide Diuretics: What You Need to Know About Hypercalcemia Risk

Taking vitamin D with thiazide diuretics can raise blood calcium to dangerous levels. Learn how this interaction works, who’s at risk, and what steps to take to stay safe without stopping either medication.

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Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Danger of Anticholinergic Overload

Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Danger of Anticholinergic Overload

Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with first-gen antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload-leading to confusion, memory loss, and increased dementia risk. Learn how to spot it and switch to safer options.

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How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice

How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice

Learn how pharmacists can prevent dangerous early refills and duplicate therapy mistakes using proven protocols, technology, and patient-centered communication to improve medication safety and reduce harm.

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Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients

Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients

Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid offer effective, oral alternatives for people who can't tolerate statins. Both lower LDL cholesterol with fewer muscle side effects, and bempedoic acid has proven heart benefits in large trials.

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