Articles
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.
Acetaminophen vs ibuprofen
Choosing for pain and fever, dosing guidance, key cautions, and when to seek help.
Antibiotic misuse and resistance
What antibiotic resistance is, when antibiotics help, and how to use them responsibly.
Metformin: uses, dosing, and safety
First-line type 2 diabetes therapy: mechanism, titration, common side effects, and precautions.
Statins: benefits and risks
Who benefits from statins, dosing intensity, adverse effects, and key interactions.
Seasonal allergies: treatment options
What works for hay fever: intranasal steroids, non‑sedating antihistamines, eye drops, and non‑drug measures.
Inhaler technique: a quick guide
Step‑by‑step for MDIs and DPIs, common mistakes, and spacer use.
OTC cough and cold: what works
Evidence snapshot on OTC cough and cold products and safety cautions.