Category: Medicines and Drugs - Page 2
Medication errors harm over 1.5 million people yearly. Learn the most dangerous drugs, why mistakes happen, and how to protect yourself from preventable harm-backed by global statistics and real-world data.
Generic drugs save billions annually, but not all are priced fairly. Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how to choose the most valuable options - and why some generics still cost too much.
The FDA Office of Generic Drugs ensures affordable, high-quality generic medications reach patients by reviewing applications, enforcing bioequivalence standards, and managing patent exclusivity under GDUFA and the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Dec, 28 2025
Clindamycin can trigger a dangerous gut infection called C. difficile. Learn the warning signs, when to seek care, and how to protect yourself from this serious antibiotic side effect.
Learn how to read contraindications and warnings on drug labels to avoid serious health risks. Understand FDA requirements, boxed warnings, and what to do when you spot a red flag.
Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend drug patents with minor tweaks, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how this legal strategy impacts drug access and what’s being done to stop it.
Combination cholesterol therapy with lower statin doses and non-statin drugs like ezetimibe lowers LDL more safely than high-dose statins alone. It’s now recommended for high-risk patients and works better with fewer side effects.
Grapefruit can dangerously interfere with warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes that break down medications. Learn which drugs are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do to stay safe.
Dec, 20 2025
Learn how to safely administer medications through feeding tubes with proper flushing, compatibility checks, and dosing protocols. Avoid blockages, toxicity, and treatment failure with evidence-based practices.
Look-alike packaging in pharmacies causes thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning can stop mistakes before they happen.
