International Reference Pricing: How Countries Set Generic Drug Prices
Dec, 3 2025MedicationsBob Bond
International reference pricing helps countries set lower prices for generic drugs by comparing costs across nations. Learn how it works, which countries use it, and why it sometimes causes shortages.
Therapeutic Failures: When Generic Medications Don't Work as Expected
Dec, 1 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Generic drugs are supposed to be safe and effective alternatives to brand-name medications-but sometimes they fail. When a generic doesn’t work as expected, it can lead to serious health risks, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs. Here’s what you need to know.
FDA Orange Book: How Approved Generic Drugs Are Listed
Nov, 25 2025MedicationsBob Bond
The FDA Orange Book lists approved generic drugs and shows which ones are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name drugs. It's the key resource for pharmacists, doctors, and insurers to ensure safe, affordable drug substitutions.
Antibiotic-Related Liver Injury: What You Need to Know About Hepatitis and Cholestasis
Nov, 23 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Antibiotics cause 64% of drug-induced liver injuries. Learn how amoxicillin-clavulanate, ciprofloxacin, and others trigger hepatitis or cholestasis, who’s at risk, and what to watch for - backed by 2024 clinical data.
Recent Drug Safety Communications and Medication Recalls: What You Need to Know
Nov, 22 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Recent FDA drug safety alerts warn of serious risks with opioids, ADHD meds, allergy pills, and Alzheimer's treatments. Learn what's changed, why it matters, and how to stay safe.
Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Really Needed
Nov, 21 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Baseline CK testing before starting statins isn't needed for everyone-but for high-risk patients, it prevents unnecessary drug stops and avoids dangerous misdiagnoses. Here's when it actually matters.
Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance: How New Medication Side Effects Are Found
Nov, 20 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Post-marketing pharmacovigilance catches dangerous side effects that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data, AI, and patient reports help uncover hidden drug risks after approval.
Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: What You Need to Know
Nov, 19 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Proper temperature and humidity control is critical for keeping medications effective and safe. Learn the exact storage guidelines, common mistakes, and what you can do today to protect your drugs from degradation.
How to Use Price Transparency Tools to Compare Drug Costs
Nov, 19 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Learn how to use free price transparency tools to compare real drug costs before filling prescriptions. Save money by finding cheaper pharmacies, alternatives, and cash prices-no insurance guesswork needed.
Compare Top Avana (Dapoxetine, Avanafil) with Alternatives: What Works Best for ED and PE
Nov, 18 2025MedicationsBob Bond
Compare Avana (Dapoxetine + Avanafil) with standalone ED and PE treatments like Viagra, Cialis, and SSRIs. Learn which option is safer, cheaper, and more effective for real results.
