Author: Caspian Holloway

19 Jan

Institutional Formularies: How Hospitals and Clinics Control Drug Substitutions

Institutional formularies control which drugs hospitals and clinics can use and when they can substitute one drug for another. Learn how these policies work, their benefits, risks, and what patients should know to stay safe.

18 Jan

Counterfeit Medications: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Health

Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with fake pills containing toxic substances or no active ingredients at all. Learn how to spot fakes, where to buy safely, and what to do if you suspect you've been sold a dangerous drug.

17 Jan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication

Learn how to effectively talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics aren't working for you. Get practical tips, real examples, and steps to navigate insurance and medical resistance.

16 Jan

Planning for Patent Expiry: What Patients and Healthcare Systems Need to Do Now

Patent expiry means big savings on drugs-but only if patients and healthcare systems plan ahead. Learn what to do before generics hit the market, how to avoid pitfalls, and why some drugs stay expensive even after patents expire.

15 Jan

Why Cheaper Drugs Feel Less Effective: The Psychology Behind Price and Perceived Power

Why do cheaper drugs feel less effective-even when they’re scientifically identical? This article explores the psychology behind price-based drug perception, backed by real studies and patient experiences.

13 Jan

Adverse Event Monitoring for Biosimilars: How Safety Surveillance Works in Real-World Use

Biosimilars aren't like generics-they need advanced safety tracking to catch immune reactions and trace side effects to the right product. Learn how real-world monitoring works, why reporting is broken, and what's being done to fix it.

12 Jan

Garlic Supplements and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risks

Garlic supplements may seem harmless, but when combined with blood thinners, they can cause dangerous bleeding. Learn how ajoene in garlic interacts with anticoagulants, who’s at risk, and what to do to stay safe.

11 Jan

Mood Stabilizers: Lithium, Valproate, and Carbamazepine Interactions Explained

Lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine are key mood stabilizers, but their interactions with other drugs can be dangerous. Learn how NSAIDs, birth control, and even painkillers affect levels-and how to stay safe.

10 Jan

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for Your Cough and Why Antibiotics Won’t Help

Acute bronchitis is usually viral and doesn't need antibiotics. Learn how to care for your cough with proven remedies like honey and hydration-and why antibiotics do more harm than good.

9 Jan

Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking

Mail-order pharmacies offer convenience and savings, but safety hinges on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to protect your meds from heat, delays, and theft.