MyMedic-Rx: Your Guide to Medications - Page 2
Lot Number Tracking: How the FDA Identifies Problem Batches in the Food Supply
The FDA uses Traceability Lot Codes to quickly track contaminated food batches back to their source. This system, part of the Food Safety Modernization Act, targets high-risk foods like leafy greens and eggs to reduce outbreaks and speed up recalls.
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drug Companies
Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection after they study their medicines in children. It doesn't extend patents-but it blocks generics anyway. Here's how it works.
How to Interpret Risk vs. Benefit in FDA Safety Announcements
Learn how to read FDA safety alerts without panic. Understand the difference between potential signals and confirmed risks, why numbers matter, and how to make smart decisions about your medication.
Liver-Healthy Diet: Proven Nutrition Strategies for Hepatic Disease
A liver-healthy diet based on the Mediterranean pattern can reduce liver fat by up to 40% and lower liver enzymes in just six months. Learn which foods heal, which to avoid, and how to make it sustainable.
Hospital Formulary Economics: How Institutions Choose Generic Drugs
Hospitals choose generic drugs based on clinical safety, total cost, and reliability-not just price. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make formulary decisions and why the cheapest option isn't always the best.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Gait, Cognition, and Shunts Explained
Normal pressure hydrocephalus causes gait problems, memory issues, and bladder control loss in older adults-but it’s treatable. Learn how shunt surgery can reverse symptoms often mistaken for dementia.
Brain Tumors: Types, Grades, and Multimodal Treatments Explained
Brain tumors vary widely in type, growth rate, and treatment response. Understanding WHO CNS5 grading and molecular markers like IDH and 1p/19q is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Addressing Patient Concerns About Generic Medications: Common Questions Answered
Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, yet many patients still have concerns. This article answers common questions about effectiveness, side effects, cost, and safety - backed by FDA data and medical experts.
IVIVC and Waivers: How In-Vitro Methods Are Replacing In-Vivo Bioequivalence Testing
IVIVC uses lab-based dissolution testing to predict how a drug behaves in the body, allowing regulators to waive costly human bioequivalence trials. Learn how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and where it still falls short.
GMP for Generics: FDA Requirements for Manufacturing Generic Drugs
FDA's CGMP requirements ensure generic drugs meet the same quality standards as brand-name medications. Learn the key rules, inspection practices, and recent updates that keep generics safe and effective.