Category: Medications - Page 2
Chinese Generic Production: Manufacturing and Quality Concerns in Global Pharma
Chinese manufacturers produce 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, but quality issues, outdated tech, and supply chain risks threaten global medicine safety. Here's what you need to know.
FDA Orange Book: Where to Find Patent Expiration Dates for Generic Drug Entry
Learn how to find patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book to predict when generic drugs will become available. Includes step-by-step search tips, common pitfalls, and how to verify data.
Extended Use Dates: FDA Allowances During Drug Shortages
The FDA extends expiration dates for critical drugs during shortages to ensure patient access when supply is low. These extensions are data-driven, lot-specific, and only granted for life-saving medications with no safe alternatives.
Vitamin E and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Vitamin E supplements can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, especially at doses above 400 IU daily. Learn what the evidence says, which doses are dangerous, and how to stay safe while on anticoagulant therapy.
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Respond to Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand label, offering identical ingredients at lower prices. They’re a strategic response to patent expiration, helping manufacturers keep market share while lowering costs for patients.
Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info
The FDA's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced outdated letter categories with clear, evidence-based safety info for pregnant and nursing women. Learn how to read the new labels and make informed medication decisions.
How Pharmacists Prevent Prescription Medication Errors Every Day
Pharmacists prevent hundreds of thousands of medication errors each year by catching mistakes in prescriptions before they reach patients. Learn how they use technology, training, and clinical judgment to keep people safe.
Oral Thrush from Medications: How to Treat and Prevent Antifungal Side Effects
Oral thrush is a common side effect of steroids, antibiotics, and immunosuppressants. Learn how nystatin and fluconazole treat it, why prevention matters, and how to avoid recurrence with simple daily habits.
Divalproex vs. Valproic Acid: What's the Real Difference?
Divalproex and valproic acid treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, but they're not the same. Learn how their formulations differ, which one causes fewer side effects, how dosing works, and what to watch for when switching.
HIV Protease Inhibitors and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Reduced Contraceptive Effectiveness
HIV protease inhibitors can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, leading to unplanned pregnancies. Learn which methods are risky, which are safe, and what to do now to protect your health and fertility.