Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2

19 Jan 2026

Pricing Pressure and Shortages in Healthcare: How Supply Chain Crises Drive Costs and Access Issues

Pricing pressure and drug shortages are worsening healthcare access and costs globally. From insulin to antibiotics, supply chain fragility is leading to higher prices, skipped doses, and worse health outcomes-especially for vulnerable patients.

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18 Jan 2026

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Happy with Generics? What the Data Really Shows

Are patients happy with generic medications? The science says yes-but perception often says no. Learn what really drives satisfaction, how provider communication impacts adherence, and why some drugs trigger more doubt than others.

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12 Jan 2026

Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Stop Them

Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how naming and packaging confusion puts patients at risk-and what’s being done to stop it.

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1 Jan 2026

Why Authorized Generics Look Different from Brand-Name Drugs

Authorized generics are the exact same drug as brand-name pills, but look different due to trademark laws. Learn why the color, shape, or imprint changes - and why it doesn't affect how the medicine works.

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27 Dec 2025

Grapefruit and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know Before Eating It

Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and tacrolimus, raising the risk of kidney damage and infection. Even one glass can cause toxicity. Learn which drugs are affected and what to do if you accidentally eat it.

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26 Dec 2025

Cleanroom Standards for Generic Drug Quality: What Manufacturers Must Know

Cleanroom standards ensure generic drugs are safe and effective by controlling airborne particles and microbes. Learn how FDA and EU regulations define cleanroom grades, costs, compliance risks, and what manufacturers must do to stay compliant.

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21 Dec 2025

Rosuvastatin Potency and Side Effects: What to Monitor

Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent statins for lowering LDL cholesterol, but it requires careful monitoring for side effects like muscle pain, kidney changes, and elevated blood sugar. Know what to check and when.

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20 Dec 2025

How Advertising Shapes Perceptions of Generic Medications

Advertising for brand-name drugs shapes patient and doctor perceptions, making generics seem inferior-even though they’re chemically identical. Learn how marketing tricks influence prescriptions and what you can do to choose wisely.

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19 Dec 2025

Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Powers Faster Generic Medication Approvals

Generic drug user fees fund FDA reviews, cutting approval times from years to months. Learn how GDUFA works, who pays, and why it saves patients billions.

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18 Dec 2025

Antiplatelet Medications: Managing Bleeding Risks and Protecting Your Stomach

Antiplatelet medications like aspirin and clopidogrel prevent heart attacks but raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Learn how to protect your GI tract with PPIs, manage risks, and make safe decisions with your doctor.

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