Pazzo Pharmacy Hub – Your Go‑to Pharmacy & Health Resource

Welcome to a place where you can check drug facts, learn about illnesses and find supplement advice without wading through jargon. Whether you need the latest price on generic Allegra or want to know if gelatin can boost your joints, we’ve got clear, up‑to‑date info you can trust.

Drug Guides You Can Trust

Our pharmacy section covers over a dozen medicines, from Calan (verapamil) to Eliquis. Each guide breaks down uses, dosing, side effects and tips for buying safely online. Want to spot a legit pharmacy? We show you red‑flags to avoid scams and give real‑world price ranges so you never overpay.

Wellness, Supplements & Digestive Health

Beyond drugs, we dive into health topics like gut support, hearing‑health nutrition and natural boosters such as Greater Celandine. The supplement hub explains benefits, risks and best ways to add them to your routine. If you’re curious about digestive pain or GERD, our simple explanations give you actionable relief steps.

Explore the three main categories – Pharmacy Information, Health & Wellness, Digestive Health – and start making informed decisions today.

Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Many herbal supplements like St. John’s Wort and ginkgo biloba can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing life-threatening side effects. Learn which supplements to avoid and what to do if you're taking both.

Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Really Needed

Baseline CK testing before starting statins isn't needed for everyone - but it's critical for those at higher risk of muscle side effects. Learn who should get tested and why it matters.

Pravastatin Tolerability in Older Adults: Side Effect Profile

Pravastatin is one of the safest statins for older adults, with fewer muscle side effects and drug interactions than other options. Learn how it compares, who benefits most, and what to watch for.

Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Shows

Does low vitamin D make statins harder to tolerate? Evidence is mixed. Some patients benefit from correction, but large trials show no overall benefit. Here's what actually works.

Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line

Hospital pharmacies are on the front lines of a growing crisis: injectable medication shortages. With 226 drugs still in short supply as of mid-2025, hospitals face daily disruptions to care, delayed treatments, and ethical dilemmas - all because of broken supply chains and low-profit generics.

Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements

Insurers push providers to use generic drugs to cut costs, but rigid substitution rules are causing delays, patient harm, and administrative overload. Learn how providers are adapting-and where the system is failing.

Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure pills to antidepressants. Learn which drugs cause it, how to manage it safely, and what to do if you feel off-balance.

Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Understanding Metabolic Health and Effective Weight Strategies

Obesity is a chronic disease driven by biology, not willpower. Learn how metabolic dysfunction, genetics, and hormones make weight management complex-and what actually works based on the latest science.

Why Generic Switching Raises Concerns for NTI Drugs

Generic substitution for NTI drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and lithium can be dangerous due to narrow safety margins. Small differences in absorption may cause toxicity or treatment failure. Patients and doctors must stay vigilant.

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Safety and Side Effects

Antidepressants like sertraline are safe during pregnancy for most women. Untreated depression poses greater risks to mother and baby than medication. Learn the facts about side effects, birth defects, and why stopping meds can be more dangerous than staying on them.

Insulin, EpiPens, and Nitroglycerin: What Happens When They Expire

Insulin, EpiPens, and nitroglycerin lose potency rapidly after expiration - using them past their date can be deadly. Learn the real risks, storage rules, and what to do when they expire.

How to Use Patient Counseling to Catch Dispensing Mistakes

Patient counseling catches 83% of dispensing errors before they reach patients. Learn how to use simple, evidence-based questions and techniques to turn every counseling session into a safety checkpoint that machines can't replace.