PharmRx-1: Your Comprehensive Pharmacy Guide - Page 2
Printing Medication Guides at Pharmacies: Know Your Rights and How to Request Them
Know your rights when it comes to getting printed Medication Guides at pharmacies. These FDA-mandated safety documents can prevent serious drug reactions-here's how to make sure you get yours.
Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2026
Learn the best ways to keep insulin, Mounjaro, and other refrigerated medications safe while traveling. Compare cooling options, avoid common mistakes, and follow TSA rules for 2026.
Heart Failure Medications: ACEIs, ARNI, Beta Blockers, and Diuretics Explained
Learn how ACE inhibitors, ARNI, beta blockers, and diuretics work together to treat heart failure, reduce hospitalizations, and save lives. Understand side effects, costs, and why most patients don't get the full treatment they need.
HCV Reinfection and Cure: How Retreatment and Harm Reduction Are Changing the Game
Hepatitis C can be cured in over 95% of cases, but reinfection is common among people who inject drugs. This article explains how retreatment works, why harm reduction is critical, and what’s needed to truly eliminate HCV by 2030.
Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications? The Facts You Need to Know
Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications, with identical active ingredients and FDA-approved safety standards. They save billions annually and are used in 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and make smarter choices.
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs in Pregnancy: What’s Safe in Each Trimester
Learn when acetaminophen and NSAIDs are safe during pregnancy. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on pain relief in each trimester and what to avoid to protect your baby's health.
Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: Why It Matters for Patients and Doctors
Lot-to-lot variability is a natural part of biologic and biosimilar manufacturing. Unlike generics, these drugs aren't identical from batch to batch-but they're still safe and effective. Here's how regulators, labs, and manufacturers manage it.
Bell’s Palsy: How Corticosteroids Help Restore Facial Nerve Function
Bell's palsy causes sudden facial paralysis, but early treatment with corticosteroids like prednisone can dramatically improve recovery. Learn how, when, and why this simple treatment works.
Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections
Antibiotic overuse is driving deadly resistance and C. difficile outbreaks worldwide. Learn how misuse fuels superbugs, why hospitals are seeing more untreatable infections, and what you can do to help.
Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today
Canagliflozin (INVOKANA) carries a documented risk of lower-limb amputation, especially in patients with foot or circulation problems. Learn who’s at risk, how it compares to other diabetes drugs, and what steps to take to stay safe.