Category: Medications - Page 3
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a different label after patent expiration. They're identical to the original, help control prices, and confuse patients. Here's how they work and why they matter.
Dec, 26 2025
Medication Recalls: What Patients Should Do Immediately
When a medication is recalled, stopping it abruptly can be dangerous. Learn the immediate steps patients must take - checking lot numbers, calling pharmacies, and when to contact a doctor - to stay safe during a drug recall.
Dec, 25 2025
Labor Cost Differences: Generic vs Brand-Name Drug Production
Generic drugs cost far less than brand-name drugs, but the labor behind them isn't cheaper because it's simpler - it's cheaper because it's scaled, optimized, and under intense pressure. Here's how labor costs really differ between the two.
Dec, 24 2025
Gabapentinoid Safety: Dosing, Dizziness, and Misuse Prevention
Gabapentinoids like gabapentin and pregabalin help with nerve pain but carry serious risks: dizziness, falls, and misuse. Learn safe dosing, how to prevent side effects, and what to watch for to avoid harm.
Dec, 22 2025
Authorized Generics: A Reliable Switch When Moving From Brand Medications
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold at lower prices. Learn how they work, when to ask for them, and why they’re a safer switch than regular generics - especially for critical medications.
Dec, 21 2025
Managing Warfarin and Antibiotics: Common Interaction Issues and What to Watch For
Warfarin and antibiotics can dangerously interact, raising bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are safest, how to monitor INR, and what to do when prescribed antibiotics while on blood thinners.
Dec, 18 2025
Simvastatin and High-Dose Interactions: Dangerous Combinations You Must Know
Simvastatin can cause dangerous muscle damage when mixed with common drugs or grapefruit juice-especially at high doses. Learn which combinations to avoid and what to do if you're at risk.
Dec, 17 2025
Inactive Ingredient Differences: Why Your Generic Medication May Feel Different
Switching to a generic medication can save money, but inactive ingredients like lactose or dyes may cause side effects in sensitive individuals. Learn why some people feel different on generics - and what to do about it.
Dec, 12 2025
Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently-retail focuses on cost and patient choice, while hospitals prioritize clinical safety through team-based decisions. Understanding these differences helps prevent medication errors.
Dec, 11 2025
Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs
Big pharma is using legal loopholes to block cheaper generic drugs. Product hopping, REMS abuse, and withdrawal of original formulations delay competition-costing consumers billions. Here's how it works and who's fighting back.
Dec, 8 2025