Author: Robert Gilmore

How Patent Expiration Drives Drug Price Drops and Saves Billions

How Patent Expiration Drives Drug Price Drops and Saves Billions

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices plummet-often by 80% or more. This is how generic competition saves patients billions, why some drugs stay expensive, and what’s being done to fix the system.

Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are dangerous electrolyte imbalances in kidney disease, affecting up to 25% of CKD patients. Learn how kidney damage disrupts sodium balance, why common treatments can backfire, and how to manage them safely.

Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It in 2025?

Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It in 2025?

As of 2025, daily aspirin is no longer recommended for most people to prevent heart disease. Learn who still might benefit, who should avoid it, and what to do instead for real protection.

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

A safe home OTC medicine cabinet prevents accidental poisonings, teen misuse, and expired drug risks. Learn how to store, organize, and dispose of medications properly for families with kids and teens.

Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection

Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection

Pharmacists are the last line of defense against counterfeit drugs. Learn how modern training, technology, and global initiatives are helping them spot fake medications and protect patients from dangerous fakes.

Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching pharmacies requires more than just showing up. Learn exactly what info you need to provide-especially for controlled substances-under the 2023 DEA rules that limit transfers to one-time only. Avoid delays and ensure you don’t go without your meds.

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Augmentation and Advanced Therapies That Work

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Augmentation and Advanced Therapies That Work

When antidepressants fail, treatment-resistant depression requires advanced strategies like augmentation with aripiprazole, rTMS, or esketamine. Learn what actually works based on clinical evidence.

How to Save Money with Generics Without Sacrificing Safety

How to Save Money with Generics Without Sacrificing Safety

Learn how to save hundreds on prescriptions using generic medications without compromising safety. Discover when generics work perfectly, when to be cautious, and how to ensure you're getting a reliable product every time.

Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication

Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication

Learn how to choose the right insulin type and regimen for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including analog vs. human insulin, basal-bolus therapy, cost considerations, and new options like once-weekly insulin and smart pens.

Beta-Blockers and Asthma: Safer Options and What You Need to Know

Beta-Blockers and Asthma: Safer Options and What You Need to Know

Beta-blockers were once banned for asthma patients, but new research shows cardioselective types like atenolol can be safe with proper monitoring. Learn which ones work, which to avoid, and how to use them without triggering bronchospasm.