Medicine Matters

Back-to-school season has arrived! Kids may not be thrilled about heading back to the classroom, parents are enjoying a return to routine, and stores are filled with backpacks, notebooks, and school supplies. But there's one important "school supply" you won't find on...

Thanks to the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, many people have heard the term pharmacy compounding. But what exactly is a compounded medication, and when is it appropriate? Simply put, a compounded medication is a prescription that is custom prepared by a...

There was one part of my diet that I ignored for years: fiber. I'll readily admit there have been periods in my life when my diet wasn't as balanced as it should have been, but even when I thought I was eating pretty healthy, I never paid much attention to how much...

Getting the right prescription is only half the battle. Taking it consistently is what allows it to work as intended. Even the most effective medication can't do its job if doses are skipped regularly or the medication is stopped too soon. This is known as medication...

When many people hear the words pain medication, they immediately think of opioids. While opioid medications can be very effective for treating severe pain, they also carry risks such as dependence, misuse, drowsiness, constipation, and slowed breathing when used...