Anticoagulants for seniors with atrial fibrillation prevent strokes far more effectively than they cause dangerous bleeds from falls. Learn why stopping these meds over fall fears is often the bigger risk.
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REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety plans for high-risk drugs. Do they actually improve patient outcomes, or are they just bureaucratic hurdles? Learn how REMS works, its real-world impact, and where it's headed.
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Bioequivalence for inhalers, patches, and injections ensures generic drugs deliver the same therapeutic effect as brand-name versions. Learn how regulators test these complex systems and why small differences can make a big impact.
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Pitavastatin may be the safest statin for people with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome, offering strong cholesterol reduction without raising blood sugar like other statins do. Evidence shows lower diabetes risk compared to atorvastatin and rosuvastatin.
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Bile acid sequestrants lower cholesterol but can bind to other medications, reducing their effectiveness. Learn the exact timing rules to avoid dangerous interactions with warfarin, thyroid meds, birth control, and more.
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U.S. generic drug prices are lower than in most other wealthy nations, but brand-name drugs cost up to four times more. Learn why this gap exists and how it affects your pharmacy bills.
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Learn where to find the FDA's official list of authorized generics, how it differs from regular generics, and why it's not always reliable for finding low-cost drug options. Understand its strengths, limitations, and how to use it wisely.
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Generics work just as well as brand-name drugs - and save patients up to 90% on costs. Yet many doctors still prescribe brands, and patients refuse generics. Here’s why - and how to overcome the psychology behind the resistance.
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Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before distribution. Learn how identity, potency, purity, and microbial tests ensure patient safety-and why even one failure can cost millions.
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Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving-but only if used safely. Learn how to verify doses, choose accredited pharmacies, and avoid deadly errors that come with unregulated custom drugs.
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