Health World Comprehensive Pharmacy - Page 3

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Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How It Prevents Medication Errors

Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy prevents deadly medication errors by ensuring the right person gets the right drug. Learn how this simple rule, backed by science and regulation, saves lives-and why skipping it is never worth the risk.

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Why Medication Safety Is a Public Health Priority in Healthcare

Medication errors cause over 1.5 million ER visits and 125,000 preventable deaths yearly in the U.S. Learn why medication safety is a critical public health issue-and what’s being done to fix it.

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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Antifungals: How They Interfere With Absorption and Effectiveness

Proton pump inhibitors can block absorption of key antifungals like itraconazole, leading to treatment failure. Fluconazole and echinocandins are safer options. New research even suggests PPIs may boost antifungal power-making this interaction more complex than ever.

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know

Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes - Medicare Part D does. Learn how drug coverage works, who pays, and what to do if your loved one's meds aren't covered.

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Verifying Your Prescription at the Pharmacy: A Simple Patient Checklist to Avoid Medication Errors

Learn how to verify your prescription at the pharmacy with a simple 7-step checklist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Protect yourself with facts, not assumptions.

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Generic Prescribing Guidelines: What Doctors Need to Know Today

Generic prescribing saves billions and improves patient adherence - but only when done right. Learn when to use generics, when to stick with brands, and how to explain it to patients.

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Citalopram Hydrobromide and Bipolar Disorder: Risks, Alternatives, and What Doctors Really Say

Citalopram hydrobromide can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder. Learn why SSRIs like Celexa are risky, what safer alternatives exist, and what doctors really recommend for long-term stability.

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Medication-Induced Hair Loss: Causes and What You Can Do

Medication-induced hair loss is a common side effect of many drugs, from antidepressants to arthritis meds. Learn the causes, how long it lasts, and what actually works to get your hair back.

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Falls and Medications: Which Drugs Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

Many seniors fall because of medications they’ve been taking for years. Learn which drugs-prescription and over-the-counter-increase fall risk, how they affect balance, and what you can do to reduce danger.

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Vitamin D and Statins: What the Research Really Says About Their Interaction

Research shows vitamin D doesn't prevent statin muscle pain, despite widespread belief. Learn what the science says about interactions, which statins matter, and what you should actually do.