Author: Zachary Kent

8 Apr

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

How to Bring Pill Bottles to Doctor Appointments for Accurate Medication Reconciliation

How to Bring Pill Bottles to Doctor Appointments for Accurate Medication Reconciliation

Learn why bringing physical pill bottles to appointments is vital for medication reconciliation and how to prepare a 'brown bag' to prevent dangerous drug errors.

7 Apr

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Pharmacy

Provider Education on Generics: How to Improve Clinician Knowledge

Provider Education on Generics: How to Improve Clinician Knowledge

Learn how provider education on generics reduces patient skepticism and improves medication adherence through bioequivalence standards and FDA guidelines.

6 Apr

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: Managing INR Elevation and Bleeding Risks

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: Managing INR Elevation and Bleeding Risks

Learn why Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole causes INR elevation in Warfarin patients, the risks of bleeding, and how to safely manage this high-alert drug interaction.

1 Apr

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

The Truth About Medication Expiration Dates: Safety, Potency & Risks

The Truth About Medication Expiration Dates: Safety, Potency & Risks

Discover the truth behind medication expiration dates. Learn which expired drugs are safe to use, which pose risks, and how the FDA and DOD research impacts your home medicine cabinet.

31 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Hearing Health

Bone-Conduction Hearing Aids: How They Work and Who Needs Them

Bone-Conduction Hearing Aids: How They Work and Who Needs Them

Discover how bone-conduction hearing aids bypass ear issues using skull vibrations. We explore surgical options, costs, benefits for conductive loss, and who qualifies for BAHA.

31 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Pharmacy

Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications

Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications

Discover the truth about generic vs brand-name medications. Learn how bioequivalence ensures safety, when exceptions apply, and how to save money safely on prescriptions.

25 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

Saving Money on OTC Medications: Store Brands vs. Name Brands

Saving Money on OTC Medications: Store Brands vs. Name Brands

Discover if store brand OTC medications work as well as name brands. Learn about the science, safety standards, and how to save money on your pharmacy bills without compromising health.

24 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Pharmacy

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

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

Learn how to safely manage partial fills and back-orders in pharmacy settings to prevent errors, billing mistakes, and patient harm. Real-world strategies, policy templates, and compliance tips for 2026.

23 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity

ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are common blood pressure meds, but combining them increases risks like high potassium and kidney damage without improving outcomes. Learn when to use one, when to switch, and what safer alternatives exist.

18 Mar

Written by :
Zachary Kent

Categories :
Medications

Genetic Variations and Drug Metabolism: How Your DNA Shapes Medication Response

Genetic Variations and Drug Metabolism: How Your DNA Shapes Medication Response

Your genes control how your body processes medications. Pharmacogenomics uses DNA testing to predict drug response, prevent dangerous side effects, and stop the trial-and-error cycle in prescribing. It’s changing how medicine works.