Author: Guy Boertje
How to Read Prescription Labels for Inhalers, Patches, and Injectables
Learn how to read prescription labels for inhalers, patches, and injectables to avoid dangerous errors. Understand dose counters, concentration, patch disposal, and visual aids that can save your life.
- Jan 18, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Searching FAERS Side Effect Reports: Practical Tips for Accurate Drug Safety Data
Learn how to use the FDA's FAERS database to find real-world drug side effect reports. Understand what the data shows, how to search effectively, and what it can't tell you.
- Jan 16, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables: Proven Strategies for 2026
Specialty medications cost thousands per month, but proven strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and home infusions can cut costs by 40-50%. Learn how employers and patients are saving millions in 2026.
- Jan 15, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can trigger sudden delirium in older adults, causing confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss. Learn the signs, risks, and safer alternatives.
- Jan 12, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Adolescents and Psychiatric Medications: How to Monitor for Suicidal Ideation
Adolescents on psychiatric meds need close monitoring for suicidal ideation, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Learn what signs to watch for, how often to check in, and how to create a safety plan that actually works.
- Jan 10, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products
Stability testing for pharmaceuticals requires strict temperature and time conditions to ensure drug safety and efficacy. Learn the ICH Q1A(R2) standards for long-term, accelerated, and refrigerated testing, and what happens when they’re not followed.
- Jan 7, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Antiemetics and Parkinson’s Medications: Avoiding Dangerous Dopamine Interactions
Many anti-nausea drugs worsen Parkinson’s symptoms by blocking dopamine. Learn which ones to avoid, which are safe, and how to protect yourself from dangerous interactions.
- Jan 6, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Osteoporosis Medications: Bisphosphonates and Jaw Necrosis Risks
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis reduce fracture risk by up to 70%, but carry a rare risk of jaw bone death (MRONJ). Learn the real odds, who's at risk, and how to stay safe without skipping treatment.
- Jan 4, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Calcium and Iron Supplements: How They Interact with Thyroid Medications
Calcium and iron supplements can block thyroid medication absorption, leading to fatigue, weight gain, and high TSH levels. Learn how to time your doses correctly to avoid this common interaction and keep your thyroid treatment effective.
- Jan 2, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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Antacids and Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know About Phosphate Binders and Risks
Antacids like Tums and Milk of Magnesia are commonly used for heartburn, but for people with kidney disease, they can cause dangerous electrolyte imbalances. Learn which antacids are safe, which to avoid, and how phosphate binders work in chronic kidney disease.
- Jan 1, 2026
- Guy Boertje
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