Archive: 2026/01

NTI Substitution Laws: Which States Restrict Generic Drug Switching

Twenty-seven U.S. states have special laws restricting generic substitution for narrow therapeutic index drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine. Learn which states block swaps, require consent, or mandate notifications - and what it means for your health.

Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Handle Blood Thinners Before and After Surgery

Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before and after surgery with up-to-date guidelines on DOACs, warfarin, bridging, and emergency reversal. Reduce bleeding and clot risks with evidence-based strategies.

Blood Thinners and Anticoagulants: Stroke Prevention Options Explained

Learn how blood thinners prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation, the key differences between warfarin and DOACs, which one is safer, and why generics are changing the game in 2026.

How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Learn how to create and share a complete medication list that includes prescriptions, supplements, and OTC drugs to prevent dangerous drug interactions. A simple habit that saves lives.

Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Stops Medication Errors Before They Happen

Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents over 90% of medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, and route. Learn how this technology works, where it fails, and why it's the most effective safety tool in modern pharmacy practice.

FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food facilities to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards. Learn what foreign plants must do to stay compliant and avoid shipment rejections.

How to Read OTC Children’s Medication Labels by Weight and Age

Learn how to safely dose children's OTC medicine by weight, not age. Understand acetaminophen and ibuprofen labels, avoid dangerous mistakes, and use the right measuring tools.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: How They Help You Lose Weight and Lower A1C

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy lower A1C and promote significant weight loss by reducing appetite and slowing digestion. Learn how they work, which ones are most effective, and what to expect with side effects and costs.

Government Response to Drug Shortages: Federal Actions in 2025-2026

Federal actions to combat drug shortages in 2025-2026 focus on stockpiling raw ingredients and boosting domestic production, but gaps in reporting, enforcement, and funding leave hospitals and patients vulnerable.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Trigger Points and How to Release Them

Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by trigger points in muscles that refer pain to other areas. Learn how to identify them, what causes them, and effective release techniques like dry needling, ischemic compression, and self-care strategies that actually work.