Archive: 2025/12
Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation
Mixing alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Unisom can cause deadly sedation, memory loss, and breathing problems. Learn why even one drink is dangerous and what safer alternatives exist.
EHR Integration: How Pharmacy-Provider Communication Is Transforming Prescription Safety
EHR integration connects doctors and pharmacies to share patient data in real time, cutting medication errors, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving adherence. Learn how it works, why adoption is slow, and what’s changing in 2025.
Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What They Really Think
Pharmacists support generic substitution to save patients money, but face resistance from patients who distrust cheaper drugs, doctors who don't promote them, and complex rules around high-risk medications. Learn why this common practice sparks real concerns behind the counter.
Provider Education on Generics: How Clinicians Can Improve Patient Outcomes with Generic Medications
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but many clinicians still lack confidence in them. Learn how better provider education improves prescribing, patient adherence, and healthcare costs.