Author: david perrins
How to Discuss Expired Medication Use During Disasters or Shortages
Learn how to safely discuss and decide whether to use expired medications during disasters or shortages. Understand which drugs still work, which are dangerous, and how to assess risk when no alternatives exist.
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How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers
Wrong-dose errors with liquid medications are a leading cause of preventable harm in children and adults. Learn how using oral syringes, reading mL labels, and demanding better packaging can stop these dangerous mistakes before they happen.
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Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections
Antibiotic overuse is fueling a global crisis of drug-resistant infections and deadly C. difficile outbreaks. Learn how misuse is making common treatments fail-and what you can do to help.
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Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Medication Side Effects: Practical Guide
Discover practical, science-backed lifestyle changes-like exercise, sleep, and diet-that can reduce medication side effects and improve how well your drugs work. No magic pills, just real habits that make a difference.
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Influenza vs. COVID-19: Testing, Treatment, and Isolation Guidance for 2025
In 2025, influenza surpassed COVID-19 in hospitalizations and deaths for the first time. Learn the latest testing, treatment, and isolation rules for both viruses-based on 2025 data from the CDC, Mayo Clinic, and peer-reviewed studies.
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Why Insurers Prefer Generic Drugs: How Formularies Control Costs and Guide Prescriptions
Insurers prefer generic drugs because they’re clinically identical but cost up to 95% less. Preferred generic lists guide patients toward cheaper options, saving billions - but not without trade-offs. Learn how formularies work and how to save money on prescriptions.
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How to Address Forgetfulness with Smart Pill Caps and Dispensers
Smart pill caps and dispensers help seniors and chronic illness patients take medications on time by using alerts, lights, and remote monitoring. Learn how these devices reduce forgetfulness, prevent hospitalizations, and which ones actually work.
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Calcium, Iron, and Mineral Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know
Calcium and iron supplements can block the absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs. Learn how to space them properly to avoid treatment failure and ensure your medications work as they should.
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Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Explained
Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids, leading to breathing pauses during sleep. Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't enough. Learn how these treatments work, their success rates, and what families can expect.
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Prescriber Education Resources: Essential Guides for Doctors on Generic Medications
Essential guides for doctors on prescribing generic medications, backed by FDA data and real-world tools to improve patient adherence, reduce costs, and overcome common misconceptions about generic drug effectiveness.
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