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Evidence-informed explainers about medicines, pharmacy practice, and public health.

Generic vs brand-name medicines

How generics are approved, when they’re interchangeable, NTI caveats, and how to switch safely.

Medicines

Acetaminophen vs ibuprofen

Choosing for pain and fever, dosing guidance, key cautions, and when to seek help.

Medicines

Antibiotic misuse and resistance

What antibiotic resistance is, when antibiotics help, and how to use them responsibly.

Public health

Metformin: uses, dosing, and safety

First-line type 2 diabetes therapy: mechanism, titration, common side effects, and precautions.

Medicines

Statins: benefits and risks

Who benefits from statins, dosing intensity, adverse effects, and key interactions.

Medicines

Seasonal allergies: treatment options

What works for hay fever: intranasal steroids, non‑sedating antihistamines, eye drops, and non‑drug measures.

Public health

Inhaler technique: a quick guide

Step‑by‑step for MDIs and DPIs, common mistakes, and spacer use.

Practice

OTC cough and cold: what works

Evidence snapshot on OTC cough and cold products and safety cautions.

Medicines