April 2025 Pharmacy Roundup — what we published this month

April on RX2Go brought practical how-tos and real options you can use today. We focused on smarter ways to get prescriptions, safer supplement choices, and clear medication alternatives when the usual drug isn’t right. Below are quick takeaways and straightforward tips from each piece we posted.

Telehealth, prescriptions, and discounted Valtrex

One post looked at telehealth pricing for herpes meds and how subscription medicine works. Short version: subscriptions can save money if you need ongoing treatment, but check whether the plan includes a real clinician review and clear refill rules. Delivery times vary — expect 3–10 days for standard shipping; pay extra for fast same-week delivery. Tip: compare the total cost (visit + drug + shipping) rather than just the per-pill price, and ask about generic valacyclovir options.

Also watch for states where telehealth prescribing rules differ. If a platform asks too few questions or uses automated sign-off without clinician contact, find another service. Keep a copy of the consult and the prescription — it speeds up any follow-up questions.

Supplements and practical medication swaps

Colloidal minerals got a clear, simple treatment this month: they supply a broad mix of trace minerals people often miss. If you try them, look for third-party testing, low heavy-metal limits, and follow label doses. They can help hydration and energy for some people, but don’t use them instead of a balanced diet or prescribed electrolyte therapy when you need it.

Marshmallow supplements were covered as an easy natural helper for cough and digestion. Useful formats are teas, syrups, and standard extracts. Try a short course for sore throat or mild reflux symptoms, and separate them from other meds by an hour to avoid reducing absorption.

We also mapped real alternatives to spironolactone in 2025. If spironolactone isn’t an option, options include thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide, potassium-sparing combos, or targeted acne meds depending on your reason for treatment. Important: switching meds often means new labs — check potassium and kidney function when you change diuretics.

On antifungals, our Fluconazole alternatives guide lists topical azoles, nystatin, boric acid suppositories (for specific vaginal infections), and systemic options when needed. For severe or recurring fungal infections, lab testing or an alternative systemic class may be needed. Don’t self-treat persistent infections for long periods; see a clinician for targeted therapy.

If you missed any article, search RX2Go for the full pieces — each has practical steps, drug names to discuss with a prescriber, and safety points to watch. Want links to a specific post from April? Tell me which topic and I’ll pull it up for you.