Archive: 2026/02

Real-World Evidence Sources for Drug Safety: Registries and Claims Data
Mark Jones 22 February 2026 0 Comments

Real-World Evidence Sources for Drug Safety: Registries and Claims Data

Registries and claims data are two powerful sources of real-world evidence used to monitor drug safety after approval. They track millions of patients, uncover rare side effects, and help regulators make faster, smarter decisions.

How to Use QR Codes and Digital Prescription Label Tools for Safer Medication Management
Mark Jones 21 February 2026 1 Comments

How to Use QR Codes and Digital Prescription Label Tools for Safer Medication Management

QR codes on prescription labels give patients instant access to safety info, dosing guides, and drug interactions. Learn how to scan them, what content they should include, and why pharmacies are adopting them to cut errors and improve adherence.

Anticonvulsants and Oral Contraceptives: How Seizure Medicines Can Reduce Birth Control Effectiveness
Mark Jones 16 February 2026 7 Comments

Anticonvulsants and Oral Contraceptives: How Seizure Medicines Can Reduce Birth Control Effectiveness

Certain seizure medications can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective, leading to unplanned pregnancies. Learn which drugs interfere, which birth control methods still work, and what to do if you're at risk.

Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection
Mark Jones 14 February 2026 4 Comments

Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection

Pharmacists are the last line of defense against counterfeit drugs. Learn how modern training programs use AI, global standards, and hands-on tools to help pharmacists detect fake medications and protect patients.

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Age, Family History, Smoking, and More
Mark Jones 9 February 2026 12 Comments

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Age, Family History, Smoking, and More

Heart disease is preventable. Learn how age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle choices impact your risk - and what real steps you can take today to protect your heart.

Asian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply
Mark Jones 8 February 2026 14 Comments

Asian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply

India and China dominate the global generic drug market, supplying most of the world's affordable medicines. India leads in volume, China in value, and emerging economies are carving out critical niches. Here's how the supply chain really works.

Digoxin Generics: Bioavailability Issues and Why Monitoring Is Critical
Mark Jones 7 February 2026 9 Comments

Digoxin Generics: Bioavailability Issues and Why Monitoring Is Critical

Digoxin generics may be bioequivalent on paper, but small differences in absorption can cause life-threatening toxicity or treatment failure. Learn why monitoring levels after any switch is critical for NTI drug safety.

Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Care Affect Flare-Ups
Mark Jones 6 February 2026 13 Comments

Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Care Affect Flare-Ups

Discover how stress, infections, and skin barrier damage trigger psoriasis flare-ups. Learn science-backed strategies to manage these triggers and reduce symptoms for better quality of life.

Hyperparathyroidism: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Surgical Treatment Options
Mark Jones 4 February 2026 8 Comments

Hyperparathyroidism: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Surgical Treatment Options

Hyperparathyroidism causes high calcium levels leading to bone loss and kidney stones. Surgery is the only cure. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and surgical options. Successful treatment reverses bone damage and improves quality of life.

Antifungal Medications: Azoles, Echinocandins, and What You Need to Know About Safety
Mark Jones 2 February 2026 12 Comments

Antifungal Medications: Azoles, Echinocandins, and What You Need to Know About Safety

Azoles and echinocandins are key antifungal drugs used to treat serious fungal infections. Learn how they work, their safety risks, drug interactions, and when each is the best choice.