MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 3

How Pharmacists Prevent Prescription Medication Errors Every Day

Dec, 19 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Pharmacists are the last line of defense against prescription errors, catching thousands of dangerous mistakes every year. Learn how they use skill, technology, and teamwork to keep patients safe.

Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies

Dec, 18 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Insurance prior authorization for generic alternatives creates delays and frustration for patients and pharmacists. Learn how the process works, why denials happen, and what strategies actually get approvals faster.

NSAIDs and Heart Failure: How Common Painkillers Increase Fluid Retention and Hospitalization Risk

Dec, 17 2025
Daniel Remedios
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NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause dangerous fluid retention in heart failure patients, increasing hospitalization risk even with short-term use. Learn why no NSAID is safe and what to take instead.

Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How to Prevent Medication Errors

Dec, 16 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy is a critical safety rule to prevent medication errors. Learn how name and date of birth, combined with barcode scanning, reduce dispensing mistakes and protect patients.

Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices

Dec, 15 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently-retail focuses on cost and convenience, while hospitals prioritize clinical safety and team-based decisions. Understanding these differences helps patients avoid errors and ensures better care transitions.

Valproate and Lamotrigine: How to Reduce Rash Risk with Proper Dosing

Dec, 12 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Valproate and lamotrigine can be safely used together if dosed correctly. Learn the exact dosing protocol to prevent serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and what to do if a rash appears.

Immunodeficiency Red Flags: Recurrent Infections and When to Suspect It

Dec, 11 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Recurrent infections aren't always normal. Learn the 10 red flags of immunodeficiency, how to spot them, and what tests actually matter - from IgG levels to vaccine responses - to catch immune disorders before they cause lasting damage.

Why Switch to Generic Medications: Proven Reasons and Real Savings

Dec, 8 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Generic medications are just as effective as brand-name drugs but cost up to 85% less. Learn why switching saves money, how the FDA ensures safety, and real examples of savings on common prescriptions.

Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Dec, 7 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Fentanyl in counterfeit pills is killing thousands. These fake drugs look real but contain deadly doses of synthetic opioid. Learn how to recognize the risks, use test strips, carry Narcan, and stay safe.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: What You Need to Know About This Rare but Dangerous Side Effect

Dec, 5 2025
Daniel Remedios
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but life-threatening reaction to heparin that causes low platelets and dangerous blood clots. Learn the signs, who’s at risk, and what to do if it happens.