Author: Caden Aldridge

28
Dec
Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies
Pharmacy

Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies

Prior authorization for generic alternatives is a common barrier in pharmacy practice. Learn how insurers require step therapy, what documentation works, and how pharmacists can speed up approvals with proven strategies.

Caden Aldridge
26
Dec
Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2025
Medications

Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2025

Learn the 2025 rules for bringing prescription drugs across borders. From banned medications to new customs taxes, this guide covers what you must do to avoid detention, confiscation, or fines while traveling internationally with meds.

Caden Aldridge
20
Dec
Antiviral Medications and CYP3A4/P-gp Interactions: What You Need to Know
Medications

Antiviral Medications and CYP3A4/P-gp Interactions: What You Need to Know

CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein interactions can make antiviral medications dangerously ineffective or toxic. Learn how common drugs, supplements, and even grapefruit juice can interfere with HIV and hepatitis C treatments-and how to stay safe.

Caden Aldridge
19
Dec
How to Safely Remove Personal Information from Medication Bottles to Prevent Identity Theft
Pharmacy

How to Safely Remove Personal Information from Medication Bottles to Prevent Identity Theft

Learn how to safely remove personal information from prescription bottles to prevent identity theft. Discover the best methods-chemical removal, marker obscuration, and shredding-and what doesn’t work. Protect your privacy today.

Caden Aldridge
17
Dec
Magnesium Supplements and Osteoporosis Medications: Timing Rules
Pharmacy

Magnesium Supplements and Osteoporosis Medications: Timing Rules

Magnesium supplements can block the absorption of osteoporosis medications like Fosamax and Actonel. Learn the exact two-hour timing rule to protect your bone density and prevent treatment failure.

Caden Aldridge
15
Dec
How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs
Medications

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

Learn how to safely split pills to cut prescription costs without risking your health. Discover which medications can be split, the right tools to use, and safer alternatives to save money.

Caden Aldridge
10
Dec
ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Medications

ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risks

ACE inhibitors help control blood pressure but can raise potassium levels, especially in people with kidney disease or diabetes. Learn which foods to watch, how to stay safe, and when to get tested.

Caden Aldridge
9
Dec
Naloxone Readiness Plan: How to Keep Patients Safe on Opioids
Health Medicine

Naloxone Readiness Plan: How to Keep Patients Safe on Opioids

A naloxone readiness plan saves lives by ensuring quick access to the only medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Learn how to get, store, and use naloxone - and who really needs it.

Caden Aldridge
8
Dec
Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance
Medications

Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance

Finding the right medication dose means balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how kidney function, age, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and what steps to take to avoid dangerous side effects.

Caden Aldridge
4
Dec
Timeline for Medication Side Effects: When Drug Reactions Typically Appear
Medications

Timeline for Medication Side Effects: When Drug Reactions Typically Appear

Learn when side effects from medications typically appear-from minutes to months after taking a drug. Understand the timeline for allergic reactions, rashes, depression, and other common side effects to spot trouble early.

Caden Aldridge