Author: Gareth Windham

Jan

Medications

How to Create a Medication Schedule That Minimizes Interactions

Learn how to build a safe, simple medication schedule that reduces harmful drug interactions. Use timing blocks, pill organizers, and pharmacist reviews to stay on track and avoid dangerous side effects.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Inventory Management: Generic Stocking Strategies That Cut Costs and Prevent Stockouts

Learn how to optimize generic drug inventory in your pharmacy using data-driven strategies that cut costs, prevent stockouts, and improve cash flow. Essential for independent pharmacists in 2026.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Health Medicine

Bursitis vs Tendinitis: Understanding Joint Inflammation and How to Treat It

Bursitis and tendinitis are common joint conditions that cause pain but require different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what actually works, and how to avoid making your pain worse.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Pharmacy

Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors

Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents up to 93% of medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Learn how this technology works, where it fails, and why it’s still the gold standard for safety.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Medications

How to Ask Your Doctor About Generic Alternatives for Lower-Cost Medications

Learn how to ask your doctor about generic alternatives to save money without sacrificing effectiveness. Discover when generics are safe, how much you can save, and what to say at your next appointment.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Medications

Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Many people experience different reactions to generic medications, even though they're approved as equivalent. This article explains why small differences in inactive ingredients and absorption can affect those on narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine and warfarin.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Health Medicine

How to Manage Weight Gain While Taking Psychotropic Medications

Learn how to manage weight gain caused by psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants. Discover which drugs cause the most gain, how metformin helps, and practical steps to protect your health without sacrificing mental health stability.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Health Medicine

Mental Health and Medication Non-Adherence: What Actually Helps

Mental health medication non-adherence affects up to 60% of patients, leading to hospitalizations and worsening symptoms. Discover evidence-based solutions like pharmacist-led care, simplified regimens, and long-acting injectables that actually improve adherence.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Medications

Exercise and Statins: What You Need to Know About Muscle Pain and Recovery

Statins help prevent heart disease, but many users experience muscle pain. Learn how exercise affects statin-related muscle symptoms, which types of activity are safest, and what to do if you're in pain - backed by the latest research.

Gareth Windham

Jan

Medications

Steroid Tapering: How to Safely Reduce Dosage and Avoid Withdrawal or Disease Flare

Learn how to safely taper off steroids like prednisone to avoid adrenal crisis, withdrawal symptoms, and disease flare-ups. Essential guide for autoimmune patients.

Gareth Windham