Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2

/causes-of-generic-drug-shortages-manufacturing-and-supply-chain-issues 22 November 2025

Causes of Generic Drug Shortages: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Issues

Generic drug shortages are caused by manufacturing failures, global supply chain concentration, and unprofitable pricing. Over 60% of shortages stem from production issues, with most active ingredients made in just two countries. Low margins drive manufacturers out, leaving no backup when things go wrong.

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/biosimilar-cost-savings-how-they-compare-to-original-biologic-prices 21 November 2025

Biosimilar Cost Savings: How They Compare to Original Biologic Prices

Biosimilars offer real cost savings on expensive biologic drugs, with up to 85% discounts on list prices. Yet most spending still goes to originators due to rebate systems and slow adoption. Learn how much you could save and why competition isn’t moving faster.

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/monoamine-oxidase-inhibitors-what-you-need-to-know-about-side-effects-and-dietary-restrictions 20 November 2025

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Dietary Restrictions

MAOIs are powerful antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression, but they come with strict dietary rules and dangerous drug interactions. Learn what you need to know before considering them.

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/lithium-toxicity-how-diuretics-and-nsaids-raise-risk-and-what-to-do 18 November 2025

Lithium Toxicity: How Diuretics and NSAIDs Raise Risk and What to Do

Lithium is effective for bipolar disorder but dangerous when combined with common drugs like diuretics and NSAIDs. Learn how these interactions raise toxicity risk and what steps to take to stay safe.

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/antibiotics-and-dairy-why-timing-matters-for-drug-absorption 18 November 2025

Antibiotics and Dairy: Why Timing Matters for Drug Absorption

Dairy can block up to 92% of certain antibiotics from being absorbed. Learn which ones are affected, how long to wait, and what to avoid to make sure your treatment works.

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/tentative-approval-for-generics-common-reasons-for-delays 16 November 2025

Tentative Approval for Generics: Common Reasons for Delays

Tentative approval from the FDA means a generic drug is scientifically ready-but not legally allowed to sell. Common delays include patent lawsuits, slow paperwork, manufacturing issues, and profit-driven market decisions. Here’s why these drugs sit on the shelf.

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/hatch-waxman-act-how-it-built-the-u.s.-generic-drug-system 14 November 2025

Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Built the U.S. Generic Drug System

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern U.S. generic drug system by balancing patent protections for brand drugs with faster approval paths for generics. It slashed drug costs and increased access-but also opened the door to patent abuse.

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/pharmacist-education-training-on-counterfeit-drug-detection 10 November 2025

Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection

Pharmacists are the last line of defense against counterfeit drugs. Learn how modern training, AI tools, and global standards are helping them detect fake medications and protect patients from deadly fakes.

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/compare-daliresp-roflumilast-with-alternatives-for-copd-treatment 30 October 2025

Compare Daliresp (Roflumilast) with Alternatives for COPD Treatment

Daliresp (roflumilast) helps reduce COPD flare-ups but has tough side effects. Learn how LABA/LAMA combos, triple therapy, and non-drug approaches offer better, safer alternatives for severe COPD.

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/flagyl-er-vs-metronidazole-alternatives-detailed-comparison-guide 26 October 2025

Flagyl ER vs Metronidazole Alternatives: Detailed Comparison Guide

A practical guide comparing Flagyl ER (metronidazole) to Tinidazole, Secnidazole, Ornidazole and other alternatives, covering dosing, side effects, cost and when to choose each.

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