Category: Health & Wellness - Page 2
FDA Listing for Biosimilars: How They Are Evaluated and Approved
The FDA doesn't rate biosimilars like generics-they undergo a rigorous scientific review to prove they're highly similar to the original biologic. Learn how approval works, what 'interchangeable' means, and why biosimilars are changing access to expensive treatments.
How to Report Medication Side Effects to Your Healthcare Provider Effectively
Learn how to clearly report medication side effects to your healthcare provider so your concerns are taken seriously and contribute to safer drug use for everyone. Includes practical steps, tools, and what happens after you speak up.
Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About These Identical Medications
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in every way-same ingredients, same manufacturer, same effectiveness. Learn how they differ from regular generics and when to ask for them at the pharmacy.
Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Legally Challenge Patents
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers legally challenge brand-name patents before launch. This Hatch-Waxman Act mechanism saves billions in healthcare costs and drives generic competition in the U.S.
Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Legally Challenge Brand Patents
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers legally challenge brand-name patents before market entry. This Hatch-Waxman Act tool drives competition, saves billions, and offers 180-day exclusivity to winners - but only if they navigate complex legal risks.
Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines
Methadone can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn when ECG monitoring is needed, who's at highest risk, and how to stay safe while using methadone for opioid dependence.
Active Ingredients: Are Generic Drugs Really the Same as Brand-Name Drugs?
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are proven to work just as well. They cost up to 85% less, saving patients billions annually. Learn why generics are safe, effective, and often the best choice.
Otitis Externa: Swimmer’s Ear Causes and Drops That Actually Work
Otitis externa, or swimmer's ear, is a painful outer ear infection often triggered by water exposure. Learn the real causes, which ear drops actually work, how to use them right, and how to prevent recurrence - backed by clinical data and expert guidelines.
Pediatric Dosing: Weight-Based Calculations and Double-Checks for Safer Medication Use
Weight-based pediatric dosing is the gold standard for safe medication use in children. Learn how to calculate mg/kg doses correctly, why double-checks save lives, and when weight alone isn't enough.
SSRI Antidepressants: How They Work and Common Side Effects
SSRIs are the most prescribed antidepressants worldwide. Learn how they work in the brain, what side effects to expect, why they take weeks to work, and how they compare to other treatments.
Out-of-Pocket Costs: How Generics Cut Your Medication Bills by Up to 95%
Generics cut prescription costs by up to 95%, yet many Americans still overpay due to insurance tiers and pharmacy markups. Learn how to save hundreds on everyday medications.
Autoimmune Hepatitis: How Diagnosis, Steroids, and Azathioprine Work Together
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease where the immune system attacks the liver. Diagnosis requires blood tests and a biopsy. Steroids and azathioprine are the standard treatment, reducing inflammation and preventing liver damage. Side effects are common, but combination therapy improves outcomes.