How to Check Medication Names, Strengths, and Dosage Forms Safely
Learn how to safely verify medication names, strengths, and dosage forms to prevent dangerous errors. Follow proven steps used by hospitals and pharmacies to protect yourself and others.
History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheaper Medicines Became the Norm
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions but cost only 23% of total drug spending. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act and FDA regulations turned generics from rare exceptions into the backbone of affordable medicine.
ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risk
ACE inhibitors can raise potassium levels, especially in people with kidney disease or diabetes. Learn which foods to watch, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe without giving up healthy eating.
Antibiotics Safe for Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Learn which antibiotics are safe to take while breastfeeding, which ones to avoid, and how to protect your baby from side effects. Evidence-based guide for nursing moms.
Bioequivalence Explained: FDA Requirements to Prove Generic Drug Equivalence
Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs work the same as brand-name ones through bioequivalence testing. Understand the 80-125% rule, what it really means, and why generics are safe and effective.
Urate Targets in Gout: How Allopurinol and Febuxostat Work to Reach Treatment Goals
Learn how allopurinol and febuxostat help lower serum urate to prevent gout flares and dissolve crystals. Understand the targets, dosing strategies, and why most patients fail to reach them.
Authorized Generics: Same Drug, Different Label - What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are the exact same drug as the brand-name version, made by the same company but sold under a generic label. They offer the same effectiveness at a lower price - with no compromise in quality.
Hatch-Waxman Act: How Federal Law Shapes Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the legal framework for generic drug approval in the U.S., saving billions in healthcare costs. Learn how ANDAs, the Orange Book, and patent challenges make generics possible.
How to Report Side Effects after Switching to a Generic Medication
Learn how to report side effects after switching to a generic medication. Step-by-step guide to filing with the FDA, what to include, why it matters, and how your report helps protect others.
Child Medication Switches: What Parents Need to Know About Generic Substitutions
Generic medications can save money, but for children, switching brands can impact effectiveness and safety. Learn why pediatric drug switches require special care, what risks to watch for, and how to protect your child’s treatment.