Author: Kieran Beauchamp

DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 31 Dec 2025    Comments (2)

DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know

DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but can cause severe joint pain in rare cases. Learn the signs, when to act, and what to do if you're affected.

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Prescription Delivery Services: How to Get Generic Medicines Delivered to Your Door

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 30 Dec 2025    Comments (3)

Prescription Delivery Services: How to Get Generic Medicines Delivered to Your Door

Discover how prescription delivery services let you get generic medications delivered to your door at low cost, with same-day options, automatic refills, and PBS integration-perfect for managing chronic conditions without leaving home.

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Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 29 Dec 2025    Comments (5)

Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease

Learn how to adjust antibiotic doses for kidney disease to prevent toxicity and treatment failure. Key guidelines, dosing tables, and practical steps for safe use in patients with impaired kidney function.

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How to Avoid Contamination When Splitting or Crushing Pills: Safe Practices for Patients and Caregivers

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 28 Dec 2025    Comments (6)

How to Avoid Contamination When Splitting or Crushing Pills: Safe Practices for Patients and Caregivers

Learn how to safely split or crush pills without risking contamination, uneven doses, or dangerous side effects. Follow FDA and ISMP guidelines to protect your health and avoid medication errors.

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Thyroid Nodules: How to Tell If They’re Benign or Cancerous and When a Biopsy Is Really Needed

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 26 Dec 2025    Comments (10)

Thyroid Nodules: How to Tell If They’re Benign or Cancerous and When a Biopsy Is Really Needed

Most thyroid nodules are benign, but knowing when to get a biopsy can prevent unnecessary surgery or catch cancer early. Learn the key signs, growth patterns, and guidelines for when testing is truly needed.

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Alopecia Areata: Understanding Autoimmune Hair Loss and Modern Treatment Options

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 25 Dec 2025    Comments (9)

Alopecia Areata: Understanding Autoimmune Hair Loss and Modern Treatment Options

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing sudden, patchy hair loss. Unlike other types, it doesn't destroy follicles-so regrowth is possible. Learn about proven treatments like steroid injections and JAK inhibitors, what doesn't work, and the real emotional impact.

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Timing Medication Doses: How Administration Time Affects Side Effects

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 24 Dec 2025    Comments (7)

Timing Medication Doses: How Administration Time Affects Side Effects

Timing your medication correctly can reduce side effects and improve effectiveness. Learn which drugs need precise timing, why it matters, and how to get it right at home.

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Antibiotic Stewardship: How Using Antibiotics Wisely Reduces Side Effects

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 22 Dec 2025    Comments (9)

Antibiotic Stewardship: How Using Antibiotics Wisely Reduces Side Effects

Antibiotic stewardship helps reduce side effects like C. diff and antibiotic resistance by ensuring antibiotics are only used when truly needed. Learn how smarter prescribing protects patients and saves lives.

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Rosacea: Managing Facial Flushing with Topical Antibiotic Treatment

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 21 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Rosacea: Managing Facial Flushing with Topical Antibiotic Treatment

Rosacea causes persistent facial flushing and bumps, often mistaken for acne. Topical antibiotics like ivermectin and metronidazole effectively reduce inflammation and lesions when used consistently over 12-16 weeks, but require sun protection and trigger management for best results.

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Pharmacist Responsibility for Reporting Generic Drug Problems: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 20 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Pharmacist Responsibility for Reporting Generic Drug Problems: What You Need to Know

Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting generic drug problems like therapeutic inequivalence. Learn what to report, how to report it through MedWatch, and why your reports matter - even if no one else notices.

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