Christopher Perry, PharmD, BCBBS

Nearly 16 million people in the U.S. don’t have a local drug store to fill prescriptions, find medication advice, and get important vaccines. And the numbers are growing.

Recent research shows your bones may be affected by this popular drug.

Whether your symptoms are mild, severe, or somewhere in between, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find a medication that helps you heal.

This medication can be a lifesaver for painful symptoms, but getting off it is a delicate process.

This medication, along with others that have similar effects, may raise your risk of stomach paralysis, but it’s considered a rare complication.

If you’re popping pills for pain relief, take note: NSAIDs can cause potentially severe gastrointestinal bleeding. Here’s what you need to know.

While you should ideally take this heartburn medication in the morning, it can still work effectively later in the day.

Learn the difference between these two over-the-counter laxatives and how they affect the body.

Learn when your gastroenterologist might prescribe this drug, and why you don’t want to stay on it for long.

This drug targets specific proteins to reduce inflammation—and can help you manage your symptoms, or even induce remission.

Compounding pharmacies play an important role in delivering customized medications. But not all companies creating modified versions of common prescriptions are on the up and up. Here's what you should know.