Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 3
Generic Combination Products: When Multiple Generics Equal One Brand
Generic combination products combine drugs and devices, but substitution rules haven't kept up. Patients pay more, face delays, and often can't access affordable alternatives - even when generics exist.
How to Use Drug Interaction Checkers: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use drug interaction checkers step by step to avoid dangerous medication combos. Essential for anyone taking multiple prescriptions, supplements, or OTC drugs. Protect your health with simple, proven tools.
Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents
Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies block generic drugs for years after patents expire. Learn how orphan drug status, pediatric studies, and patent thickets create 20-year monopolies-and who pays the price.
FDA Orange Book: Where to Find Patent Expiration Dates for Generic Drug Entry
Learn where to find patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book to predict when generic drugs will become available. Understand exclusivity, patent use codes, and how to spot early expirations.
Ampicillin and Gastrointestinal Infections: What You Need to Know
Ampicillin can treat certain bacterial gastrointestinal infections, but it's not right for every stomach bug. Learn when it works, when it doesn't, and how to avoid harmful side effects.
Beta-Blockers and Asthma: Safe Options and What You Need to Know
Beta-blockers were once banned for asthma patients, but modern research shows cardioselective options like atenolol are safe and life-saving for those with heart conditions. Learn which drugs to use - and which to avoid.
How to Understand Biosimilars and Their Cost Implications
Biosimilars offer major cost savings on expensive biologic drugs like Humira and Enbrel, with proven safety and effectiveness. Learn how they work, why they're cheaper, and how to access them.
Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Speeds Up Access to Affordable Medications
GDUFA funds FDA reviews of generic drugs through industry fees, cutting approval times from years to months. Learn how these fees work, who pays them, and why they matter for affordable medicine.
Pain Medications: Opioids vs Non-Opioids - What’s Safe and What’s Not
Opioids aren't the best choice for most chronic pain. Non-opioid options work just as well - with far fewer risks. Learn what the latest research says about safety, effectiveness, and real alternatives.
Planning for Patent Expiry: What Patients and Healthcare Systems Need to Do Now
Patent expiry for prescription drugs means big cost savings-but also risks like side effects, shortages, and confusion. Learn what patients and healthcare systems must do now to prepare for the biggest wave of drug generic entries in history.