MailMyPrescriptions Pharmacy Guide - Page 3

15 Dec
Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates
Marcus Patrick 9 Comments

Learn how to handle insurance formulary changes that affect your prescription drug coverage. Know your rights, options, and steps to avoid disruptions in your medication.

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12 Dec
How to Store Light-Sensitive Medications and Eye Drops Properly
Marcus Patrick 11 Comments

Learn how to properly store light-sensitive medications and eye drops to maintain their effectiveness. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and clear containers that can reduce potency by up to 50%.

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11 Dec
Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Marcus Patrick 11 Comments

Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can predict how your body processes SSRIs, helping avoid side effects and find the right dose faster. Learn who benefits most and how it works.

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10 Dec
Anticholinergics and Urinary Retention: How Prostate Problems Make This Medication Risky
Marcus Patrick 11 Comments

Anticholinergics can cause dangerous urinary retention in men with prostate enlargement. Learn why these common bladder meds are risky for BPH patients and what safer alternatives actually work.

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9 Dec
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus Generic Issues
Marcus Patrick 13 Comments

Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are critical for transplant patients, but generic versions carry hidden risks due to narrow therapeutic ranges. Learn why switching generics can trigger rejection and how to protect your transplant.

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8 Dec
Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied
Marcus Patrick 11 Comments

When your insurance denies coverage for a generic medication, you have rights. Learn how to appeal non-formulary generic denials with clinical evidence, understand approval rates, and avoid costly mistakes.

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7 Dec
Blepharitis: How Warm Compresses Relieve Eyelid Inflammation
Marcus Patrick 13 Comments

Blepharitis causes red, itchy, crusty eyelids-but warm compresses applied correctly can relieve symptoms in weeks. Learn how heat, massage, and hygiene work together to manage this common condition.

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6 Dec
Hepatitis A: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and How Long Recovery Takes
Marcus Patrick 13 Comments

Hepatitis A is a sudden, contagious liver infection that resolves without long-term damage. Learn how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for, how long recovery takes, and why vaccination is the only reliable way to prevent it.

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5 Dec
Grapefruit Juice and Simvastatin: What You Need to Know About Myopathy and Toxicity Risk
Marcus Patrick 13 Comments

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase simvastatin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn how much is unsafe, which statins are safer, and what to do if you're currently taking this combination.

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3 Dec
Prior Authorization for Generics: Why Your Insurance Might Block Common Medications
Marcus Patrick 10 Comments

Generic medications are supposed to be affordable and easy to access-but many insurers now require prior authorization even for these low-cost drugs. Learn why this is happening, how it affects your health, and what you can do about it.

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