Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 3
Manufacturing Transparency: How to Access FDA Inspection Records for Drug and Device Facilities
Understand how FDA inspection records work, what manufacturers must disclose, and why transparency matters for drug and device safety. Learn the rules, timelines, and real-world impacts of FDA oversight.
Generic Price Transparency: Tools to Find the Best Price for Prescription Medications
Discover the tools and strategies to find the true lowest price for generic prescription drugs in 2025 - from apps like GoodRx to real-time benefit tools used by doctors, and how state laws are helping patients save money.
Replicate Study Designs: Advanced Methods for Bioequivalence Assessment
Replicate study designs are essential for accurately assessing bioequivalence in highly variable drugs. They reduce sample size needs, enable reference-scaling, and meet FDA/EMA requirements for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine.
Switching to an Authorized Generic: Managing Patient Transitions
Learn how authorized generics offer the same medication as brand-name drugs at lower cost-with fewer side effects and higher patient satisfaction. Understand the key differences, insurance pitfalls, and how to manage a smooth transition.
OTC Gas and Bloating Remedies: Simethicone vs Enzyme Products Explained
Learn how simethicone and enzyme products like Beano and Lactaid work to relieve gas and bloating. Discover which one to use, when, and why they’re not interchangeable.
How to Report Side Effects After Switching to a Generic Medication
Learn how to report side effects after switching to a generic medication using the FDA's MedWatch system. Understand when to report, what info to provide, and why your report matters for drug safety.
Medicare Part D Substitution: What You Can and Can’t Swap Under 2025 Rules
Learn how Medicare Part D substitution works in 2025-what drugs can be swapped, how formularies control costs, and how the new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap changes your options. Avoid surprises at the pharmacy.
Bipolar Disorder: How Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics Really Work in Practice
Learn how mood stabilizers and antipsychotics work in real-world bipolar disorder treatment, including side effects, monitoring, and what actually works based on clinical data and patient experiences.
Future of Generic Combinations: Regulatory and Market Trends
Generic combinations are transforming the pharmaceutical industry by combining drugs or drugs with devices to improve outcomes and adherence. Learn how regulatory shifts and market forces are driving growth in super generics.
Antibiotic Stewardship: How Using Antibiotics Right Reduces Side Effects
Antibiotic stewardship reduces harmful side effects by ensuring antibiotics are only used when needed, at the right dose and duration. Learn how proper use prevents C. diff, protects your microbiome, and saves lives.