Pinpointing the Elusive Specialty Medicine

Specialty medicines are a tough topic to conceptualize. This discussion articulates the basics.

Overview of General Multivitamin & Multimineral Components

Understanding the individual components of multivitamin/multimineral products can be confusing. This list helps break it down.

Medication Considerations After a Sexual Assault

Care after a sexual assault occurs can be complex and all-encompassing. This discussion debriefs medication-related action steps to take.

Common First-Line STD Treatment Options

STDs can be a scary thing to contract, but knowing that there typically are many viable treatment options can help provide some peace of mind.

How to Learn More About a Drug Recall

Looking up details about a drug recall is a learned skill that can be helpful when needed. Learn how to do that here.

Self-Testing for HIV At Home

Testing for HIV at home is not for everyone, but it is a viable option for some people. Learn more about the OraQuick test approved by the FDA.

Basic Strategies for Choosing a Probiotic Supplement

Probiotics can be confusing, they have long names, and they all seem to sound the same. Learn to begin to differentiate them.

Tools to Identify and Source Specific Medications

Knowing the details of where a medication is sourced from is important. This discussion walks through medication identification tools.

Pediatric Middle Ear Infection Treatment Considerations

Middle ear infections are one of the most common conditions in children. It is important for caregivers to know what treatment for these infections consist of.

Inner Components of Tablets and Capsules – Inactive Ingredients

Oral medicines contain inactive ingredients in addition to the active pharmaceutical ingredient. For some individuals, it's relevant to know about inactive ingredients for health and safety reasons.