The Independent Pharmacy: UK's Pharmaceuticals & Medication Source - Page 2

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Jan, 29 2026

How to Keep Medications Safe from Children and Pets at Home

Learn how to safely store and dispose of medications to prevent accidental poisonings in children and pets. Simple, proven steps to keep your home safe.
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Jan, 28 2026

Evening Primrose Oil and Seizure Risk: What You Need to Know About Antipsychotic Interactions

Evening primrose oil may interact with antipsychotics and lower seizure threshold, but evidence is conflicting. Learn what the latest research says, which drugs are most risky, and what to do if you're taking both.
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Jan, 27 2026

Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up

Orthostatic hypotension from medications causes dizziness when standing up due to blood pressure drops. Common culprits include blood pressure pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. Learn how to spot it, what to do, and how to prevent falls.
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Jan, 26 2026

How to Communicate with Multiple Healthcare Providers About Your Medications

Learn how to prevent dangerous drug interactions by communicating effectively with multiple healthcare providers. Get practical steps to track your meds, ask the right questions, and use pharmacists as allies.
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Jan, 26 2026

Managing Therapeutic Equivalents in Combination Drugs: Dose Considerations and Practical Guidelines

Managing therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs requires more than matching active ingredients. Learn how dose ratios, formulation differences, and narrow therapeutic index drugs impact safety, and what steps clinicians can take to prevent substitution errors.
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Jan, 24 2026

Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects, and Safety

Learn about the main types of blood pressure medications, their side effects, safety risks, and how doctors choose the right one for you. Understand why adherence matters and what to do if your current meds aren’t working.
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Jan, 23 2026

Myasthenia Gravis Treatment: Modern Therapies for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Disorder

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that disrupts nerve-muscle communication. Modern treatments now target the immune attack directly, offering faster relief and fewer side effects than older drugs. Learn about the latest therapies, from biologics to thymectomy, and what works best for different patient types.
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Jan, 21 2026

Psoriasis as a Chronic Condition: Skin Care and Systemic Therapy Explained

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-driven condition that affects skin and overall health. Learn how topical care, phototherapy, systemic drugs, and biologics work-and why managing heart and mental health is just as important as treating plaques.
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Jan, 20 2026

Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines

Methadone can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes through QT prolongation. Learn who’s at risk, when to get an ECG, how to interpret results, and what to do if your QT interval becomes unsafe.
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Jan, 17 2026

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Understanding Painful Nodules and the Rise of Biologic Therapy

Hidradenitis suppurativa causes painful, recurring nodules and abscesses, especially in armpits and groin. Biologic therapies like adalimumab, secukinumab, and bimekizumab now target the root inflammation, offering real relief where antibiotics failed.