Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, clinical pharmacy faculty affiliate in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Arizona, ­Tucson. OLLI.Arizona.edu

Is Your Medicine in Short Supply?
Diseases & Conditions

Is Your Medicine in Short Supply?

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | March 7, 2024

If you’ve been turned away from the pharmacy because the medication you need is out of stock, you’re not alone.…

Did You Take Zantac? What You Need to Know
Heart

Did You Take Zantac? What You Need to Know

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | December 11, 2023

You’ve probably seen advertisements for lawsuits regarding cancers associated with the heartburn medication Zantac. If you took Zantac before it…

Fake Drugs
Wellness

Fake Drugs

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | January 5, 2022

As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for…

Is Your Medication Making You Suicidal?

Is Your Medication Making You Suicidal?

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | February 13, 2018

The use of certain common medications is linked to suicidal thinking. Find out which ones you need to beware of...

Dizzy? Light-Headed? It Could be Your Meds

Dizzy? Light-Headed? It Could be Your Meds

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | June 30, 2017

Read the package insert for any medication and you’ll likely see dizziness listed as a possible side effect. Still, few…

A Shocking Side Effect of Everyday Drugs

A Shocking Side Effect of Everyday Drugs

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | February 18, 2015

You won’t believe how these medications can mess with your mind… You wouldn’t be surprised if a narcotic painkiller made…

Time to Go Off That Drug?

Time to Go Off That Drug?

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | May 3, 2013

Here’s how to do it safely… It’s easy to figure out how to take a medication. You just read the…

When a Patch Is Better than a Pill

When a Patch Is Better than a Pill

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | December 13, 2012

Topical Medications Often Are Safer for Treating Pain, Depression, Alzheimer’s Disease and More If you take medication, chances are it’s…