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Why Walmart, CVS, and Amazon Are Pulling Eye Drops, Sprouts, and Supplements All at Once
Medication Safety

Why Walmart, CVS, and Amazon Are Pulling Eye Drops, Sprouts, and Supplements All at Once

Late August 2026 brought a wave of FDA recalls affecting Clear Eyes eye drops, alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella, a dabigatran impurity pull, and a TikTok-famous collagen. Here is what to check, what to do, and how to spot a recall before the next dose.

Priya Nair, PharmD Sep 2, 2026 8 min read
Why Walmart Just Paid $50 Million for Filling Opioid Prescriptions It Should Have Caught
Medication Safety

Why Walmart Just Paid $50 Million for Filling Opioid Prescriptions It Should Have Caught

Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle Justice Department claims that its pharmacies filled suspicious opioid prescriptions for years. The case is the first major federal action against a retail pharmacy chain for its role in the opioid epidemic, and it changes what patients should expect at the counter.

Daniel Okoro, JD, RPh Sep 2, 2026 9 min read
Why Your Generic Medication Keeps Disappearing From Shelves in 2026
Medication Safety

Why Your Generic Medication Keeps Disappearing From Shelves in 2026

Generic drug shortages are rising, leaving patients scrambling for staples like stimulants, antibiotics, and sterile injectables. Here is why it happens and what to do when your drug is gone.

Marcus Lindqvist, PharmD Aug 21, 2026 3 min read
The First Non-Opioid Pain Pill in 25 Years: What Suzetrigine (Journavx) Means
Medication Safety

The First Non-Opioid Pain Pill in 25 Years: What Suzetrigine (Journavx) Means

The FDA approved suzetrigine (Journavx) in January 2025 as the first new-class non-opioid pain pill in decades. Here is how it works, who it helps, and its limits.

Marcus Lindqvist, PharmD Aug 21, 2026 4 min read
Is Your Pill or Supplement on the 2026 Recall List? How to Check Before the Next Dose
Medication Safety

Is Your Pill or Supplement on the 2026 Recall List? How to Check Before the Next Dose

FDA drug and supplement recalls surged in 2026 — from a TikTok collagen recall to a dabigatran impurity pull. Here is the step-by-step way to check whether your bottle is affected before you take it.

Priya Nair, PharmD Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
Semaglutide and Muscle Loss in Older Adults: What the 2025-2026 Sarcopenia DataShow
Medication Safety

Semaglutide and Muscle Loss in Older Adults: What the 2025-2026 Sarcopenia DataShow

New studies show semaglutide can accelerate muscle loss in older adults with type 2 diabetes, especially at higher doses. Here is what clinicians recommend for protection.

Dr. Helena Vasquez, MD Jul 31, 2026 4 min read

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