Category: Medications - Page 4
Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates
Learn how to handle insurance formulary changes that affect your prescription drug coverage. Know your rights, how to appeal, and what to do when your medication is dropped or moved to a higher cost tier.
Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby's exposure using science-backed tools like LactMed.
How to Read Expiration Dates on Medication Packaging Correctly
Learn how to read expiration dates on medicine, understand what they really mean, and know which drugs are unsafe to use after they expire. Get practical tips for storing meds and when to toss them.
Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement
Ashwagandha may boost thyroid function, but for those on thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn why doctors advise against combining these and what to do if you're already using both.
Calcium, Iron, and Mineral Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know
Calcium and iron supplements can block antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs from working. Learn how to time your doses correctly to avoid dangerous interactions and ensure your medications actually work.
Gout Medications: Understanding the Dangerous Interaction Between Allopurinol and Azathioprine
Allopurinol and azathioprine can cause life-threatening bone marrow suppression when taken together. Learn why this interaction is deadly, who it affects, and how to avoid it - or manage it safely under specialist care.
Red Flags in Drug Interactions: Combinations Your Pharmacist Should Question
Certain drug combinations can cause life-threatening reactions-even if prescribed by a doctor. Learn the top 5 dangerous interactions pharmacists should always question and how to protect yourself from preventable harm.
Workers' Compensation and Generic Substitution: What You Need to Know in 2025
Generic substitution in workers' compensation saves millions annually by replacing brand-name drugs with FDA-approved equivalents. Learn how it works, where it's required, and why it's safe - backed by 2025 data and state laws.
Foreign Manufacturing Issues: Quality Concerns in Overseas Production
Overseas manufacturing quality issues are worsening, especially in pharmaceuticals, with material substitution, falsified records, and weak oversight putting patient safety at risk. Learn how to protect your supply chain.
Employer Health Plans and Generic Medications: How Formularies Control Your Prescription Costs
Employer health plans use tiered formularies to prioritize generic drugs, cutting prescription costs by up to 85%. Learn how these systems work, why your copay changes, and how to ensure you're getting the best value for your medications.