All Things Pharmacy

Alright, so we all know everybody is talking about Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) but why is it so important and associated with having immune boosting properties? Vitamin C is present naturally in a lot of foods you probably have in your fridge right now, or are planning to get the next...

The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to promote health through the use of vaccines as a key to preventing diseases. During April 24th-30th we celebrate the World Immunization Week to spread the word and educate people on why it is so important to get vaccinated. Vaccines save millions of lives...

COVID-19 series: Convalescent plasma therapy as a potential lifeline for the sick I have come across a lot of speculations regarding potential medication therapy options for the new coronavirus. But what about convalescent plasma therapy? The concept started when doctors first used it against...

As a consequence of the COVID-19 global health crisis, the U.S. is going through rough times economically speaking. There is an enormous amount of people that have lost their jobs, and no one should struggle with paying their medications. This is why Eli Lilly and Company is introducing...

When it comes to the COVID-19, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation everywhere, especially in social media. There is a lot of rumors about medications and as a pharmacist to be, I would like to get these questions answered. ACEI's and ARB's: "These medications increase the risk of getting...

A few months ago, specifically in the summer of 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) became aware of laboratory testing that found low levels of NDMA in ranitidine, the generic name of what is commonly known as Zantac. But what is NDMA? NDMA stands for N-Nitrosodimethylamine and it...