Using a pharmacy covered by your healthcare plan can make prescriptions and refills cheaper or even free in some instances. To determine which pharmacies are covered by your insurance you can call...

As a Service member, staying mission-ready means taking care of your health, including managing seasonal allergies effectively. While allergies can be frustrating, they don’t have to interfere with...

Polysubstance abuse refers to the use of more than one type of drug, either at the same time or at different times, than how it was intended to be used. This form of substance abuse can increase the...

There are many types of medications that should be taken daily or multiple times a day. This can make it more likely to forget a dose. If you ever miss a medication dose, always check on the next...

The “Five Rights” of medication safety are guidelines developed by the National Academy of Medicine to help reduce medication errors. Following these rights will help you and your healthcare...

Many of us have used over the counter (OTC) pain medications at some point to help with allergies, improve cold symptoms or reduce pain and inflammation. OTC medications are drugs you can buy on your...

People diagnosed with anxiety and depression may receive mental health counseling and/or medication from their provider. Prescribed medications for anxiety and depression may be used to help a person...

A drug recall occurs when a drug company warns patients about a potential health risk of a drug or chooses to remove a drug from the market. If a drug is being recalled, the Food and Drug...

Prescription drug misuse or abuse is the use of a medicine in a way not intended by the doctor that prescribed the medication. Prescription drug misuse is common in children aged 12 and above. These...

After you receive a new prescription, the first thing you should do is check the label to make sure you are taking the medicine as intended. Prescription labels contain a lot of useful information...

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications because they contain the same active ingredients and work in the same way as their brand name counterparts. These drugs provide the same...

Naloxone is a medication that can be used to reverse an opioid overdose. It works by attaching to opioid receptors to block the effects of opioids like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone...

Purchasing medication online can offer you convenience, privacy and cost savings. However, around 95% of websites offering prescription-only medicines operate illegally. These illegal pharmacies lure...

Food medication interactions occur when the food you eat interferes with the way your medication is supposed to work. Some interactions can have a harmful effect by changing how the medicines work or...

Social media platforms allow drug companies to promote pharmaceutical products including prescription drugs to consumers. Although informative, not all health information on social media is accurate...

When you first start taking a medication, you may have some questions about it, such as how long it will take to work and how often you should take it. Below is a list of essential questions to ask...

When you are prescribed a new medication, you may not realize it could interact negatively with alcohol. A study done by the National Institutes of Health found that about 42% of adults who drink...

According to the CDC, 9 in 10 women report taking some type of medication while pregnant and seven in 10 women have taken a prescription medication during pregnancy. While a medication may have...

What Are Side Effects? Side effects, also called adverse reactions, are unwanted effects related to taking a medication. They can occur with prescribed or over-the-counter medications, vitamins or...

What is Considered a Drug Interaction? A drug interaction can happen when: Two or more drugs you’re taking react with each other. A drug reacts with certain foods, drinks or supplements. When...

How to Take Medications Safely When you are prescribed a medication, it is important to use it responsibly. Follow the steps below for responsible prescription drug use. Ask Your Healthcare Provider...

If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep, stress and your sleeping environment may be two reasons why. A lack of sleep can affect your health and overall well-being. Sleep supports brain...

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Taking ADHD medications without a prescription is not the answer. Find out why.

Even though prescription opioids can be helpful, it is important to know how to use them safely.

Prescription opioids, also known as narcotics, are strong drugs that relieve pain.

Fentanyl and norfentanyl were recently added to the drug testing panel for Service members.

Sometimes Service members are prescribed stimulants and depressants to help with various concerns. While helpful when used as prescribed, misuse can be life threatening.

Meeting weight standards and PT requirements are critical to your career, but you shouldn’t misuse prescription weight loss drugs to hit your goals.