Author: Caspian Holloway

24 Nov

Whistleblower Laws: What Protections You Actually Have When Reporting Violations

Whistleblower laws protect workers who report illegal or unsafe practices. Learn what’s covered, how to prove retaliation, deadlines, and what changed in California in 2025.

23 Nov

TENS Therapy for Pain Relief: How Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Works

TENS therapy uses gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals and trigger natural painkillers. Learn how it works, where to place the pads, which settings to use, and who benefits most - without drugs or side effects.

22 Nov

When Pharmacists Must Flag Problematic Generic Medications

Pharmacists play a vital role in identifying problematic generic medications that may cause therapeutic failure or adverse effects. Learn when and how to flag issues with NTI drugs, look-alike names, and inconsistent formulations.

21 Nov

When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timelines

Drug patents are legally 20 years long, but most expire in 7-12 years due to R&D delays. Learn how patent extensions, regulatory exclusivity, and legal strategies affect when generics become available.

20 Nov

Asthma During Pregnancy: Safe Medications and How They Protect Your Baby

Learn which asthma medications are safe during pregnancy and how uncontrolled asthma poses greater risks to your baby than the drugs used to treat it. Evidence-based guidance for moms-to-be.

18 Nov

REMS for Isotretinoin: iPLEDGE Requirements and Safety in 2025

iPLEDGE is the FDA-mandated safety program for isotretinoin, designed to prevent birth defects by requiring strict pregnancy testing, birth control, and patient education. Learn the 2025 rules, changes, and how to navigate the system.

18 Nov

Compare Baclosign (Baclofen) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Muscle Spasms?

Compare Baclosign (baclofen) with alternatives like tizanidine, Botox, dantrolene, and Sativex for muscle spasms. Learn what works best, side effects, and how to choose the right treatment.

17 Nov

Understanding Drug Labels: A Complete Medication Label Breakdown

Learn how to read prescription and over-the-counter drug labels to avoid dangerous medication errors. Understand key components, common pitfalls, and what to do when labels don’t make sense.

17 Nov

Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: Dose Adjustments and Monitoring

Thyroid medication doses often need to increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Regular TSH monitoring every 4 weeks and proper pill timing are critical for healthy outcomes.

17 Nov

Opioids in Older Adults: Falls, Delirium, and Dose Adjustments

Opioids in older adults increase fall risk, trigger delirium, and require lower doses due to age-related changes in metabolism. Learn why start-low-go-slow prescribing matters and how to safely reduce or replace these drugs.