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How to Store and Label Breast Milk When Taking Temporary Medications

Barbara Lalicki November 16, 2025 Medications 11 Comments

Learn how to safely store and label breast milk when taking temporary medications without stopping breastfeeding. Discover when to pump and dump, how to label properly, and which meds are safe.

Australia's Generic Market: PBS Overview and Impact

Barbara Lalicki November 16, 2025 Medications 14 Comments

Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) makes prescription medicines affordable for millions. Learn how generics, co-payments, and reference pricing work-and who still struggles to afford treatment.

Drug-Resistant Bacteria and Repeated Antibiotic Use: How Overuse Is Changing Our Health Forever

Barbara Lalicki November 13, 2025 Medications 14 Comments

Repeated antibiotic use is fueling the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, making once-treatable infections deadly. Learn how overprescribing, farming practices, and lack of new drugs are creating a global health crisis-and what you can do about it.

Acid-Reducing Medications: How They Interfere With Other Drugs

Barbara Lalicki November 13, 2025 Medications 13 Comments

Acid-reducing medications like PPIs can drastically reduce the absorption of critical drugs such as HIV treatments and cancer therapies. Learn which medications are at risk and how to prevent dangerous interactions.

How to Handle Partial Fills and Back-Orders Without Errors in Pharmacy Operations

Barbara Lalicki November 10, 2025 Pharmacy 13 Comments

Learn how to manage partial fills and back-orders in pharmacy settings without causing dispensing errors. Practical steps for inventory, communication, billing, and staff training to keep patients safe and satisfied.

How to Save Money with Generics Without Sacrificing Safety

Barbara Lalicki November 9, 2025 Medications 14 Comments

Learn how to save hundreds on prescriptions by switching to generic medications without risking your health. Discover when generics are safe, which drugs need caution, and how to make the switch confidently.

Compare Dapasmart (Dapagliflozin) with Other SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetes Medications

Barbara Lalicki November 1, 2025 Medications 13 Comments

Compare Dapasmart (dapagliflozin) with other diabetes medications like empagliflozin, metformin, and semaglutide. Learn which works best for blood sugar, weight loss, heart health, and kidney protection.

The History of Bethanechol: A Timeline of Its Development and Use

Barbara Lalicki October 30, 2025 Medications 14 Comments

Bethanechol is a decades-old cholinergic drug used to treat urinary retention and bladder dysfunction. Learn how it was developed in the 1930s, how it works, and why it's still prescribed today despite newer alternatives.

Cost-Saving Strategies While Maintaining Medication Safety

Barbara Lalicki October 29, 2025 Pharmacy 15 Comments

Discover how hospitals and patients can cut medication costs without risking safety-through pharmacist-led care, generics, better communication, and smart tech use. Real data, real savings.

Nasal Antihistamine Sprays: Benefits and Side Effects Explained

Barbara Lalicki October 27, 2025 Medications 13 Comments

Nasal antihistamine sprays like Astepro offer fast relief for runny nose and sneezing with fewer side effects than oral meds. Learn how they work, their benefits, common side effects, and how to use them right.

Bromocriptine as a Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evidence & Guidelines

Barbara Lalicki October 26, 2025 Medications 12 Comments

Explore bromocriptine's off‑label use for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, covering its mechanism, evidence, dosing, safety, and how it compares to other treatments.

Cefdinir for Cellulitis: Effectiveness, Dosage & Alternatives

Barbara Lalicki October 25, 2025 Pharmacy 13 Comments

Learn how effective cefdinir is for treating cellulitis, proper dosing, side effects, resistance issues, and alternative antibiotics in a clear, practical guide.