Author: Melinda Hawthorne

How to Appeal a Prior Authorization Denial for Your Medication
31 Dec

Learn how to successfully appeal a prior authorization denial for your medication. Discover the steps, documentation, and strategies that lead to an 82% approval rate when done correctly.

Cough and Allergy Medications During Lactation: Safe Choices to Avoid Infant Sedation
30 Dec

Learn which cough and allergy medications are safe during breastfeeding and which ones pose serious sedation risks to infants. Get clear guidance on safe alternatives, timing tips, and what to watch for in your baby.

Pain Medications: Opioids vs Non-Opioids - What’s Safe and What’s Not
28 Dec

Opioids aren't safer or more effective for chronic pain than non-opioid options - and they carry serious risks. Learn why experts now recommend NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and newer drugs like Journavx as first-line treatments.

Specialty Pharmacy and Generics: Key Practice Challenges and Opportunities
25 Dec

Specialty pharmacy handles high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. Generics and biosimilars are changing how these medications are managed-bringing cost savings but also new clinical, logistical, and patient communication challenges.

Antifungals and Liver Safety: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions and Risks
21 Dec

Antifungals can cause serious liver damage, especially ketoconazole, voriconazole, and itraconazole. Learn which drugs are riskiest, how to spot liver injury early, and what drug interactions to avoid.

Quality Assurance Concerns in Manufacturing: Why Fears Are Growing in 2025
15 Dec

In 2025, quality assurance in manufacturing is no longer optional-it's a survival tool. Rising costs, skilled labor shortages, and outdated systems are pushing companies to the edge. Here’s what’s really behind the fears-and how to fix it.

Oral Food Challenges: Safety and Diagnostic Value
12 Dec

Oral food challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies, offering definitive results when blood and skin tests are unclear. Learn how they work, how safe they are, and who benefits most.

ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: How to Prevent Hyperkalemia
8 Dec

ACE inhibitors help protect your heart and kidneys, but they can raise potassium levels dangerously. Learn which foods to limit, how to monitor your levels, and what to do if your potassium climbs too high.

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule
7 Dec

After a liver transplant, surviving means sticking to your meds and spotting rejection early. Learn the warning signs, why adherence saves lives, and how to stay on track-even when it’s hard.

Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity: How These Antibiotics Cause Permanent Hearing and Balance Loss
5 Dec

Aminoglycoside antibiotics can cause permanent hearing loss and balance problems in up to half of patients. Learn how these drugs damage the inner ear, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.