Sulfa Allergies Explained
Pharmacists are often asked to clarify allergies; if patients are allergic to one thing, might they also be allergic...
Stroke: BE FAST
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and can cause long-term disability to survivors....
Nitrofurantoin: Macrobid vs Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Macrobid and Macrodantin are the brand names of...
Probiotics
What are the risks/benefits of taking probiotics, and for which indications? Is one probiotic better than another? First,...
Serotonin Syndrome: An Overview
Have you ever looked at the medication guide that comes with your medicine and noticed the term ‘serotonin syndrome’...
Respiratory Triple Threat: Flu, RSV, Covid-19
With respiratory viruses surging, it is more important than ever to take a look at each virus individually...
Flu Vaccines: Who? What? When?
With all of the recent talk about COVID vaccines, we don’t want to forget about flu season and...
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication Safety
If you walk into any home in America, you are likely to find some over-the-counter (OTC) medications. According...
Vaccination and COVID-19 Death Rates in Nursing Homes
All data presented here is from the week ending June 12, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Insulin 101: Navigating Insulin Regimens
Insulin is a hormone naturally made in the body by the pancreas. Insulin helps control the amount of...