Opioid Monitoring During Treatment: How Urine Drug Screens and Risk Stratification Improve Safety
Martyn F. Dec. 19 8Urine drug screens and risk stratification are essential for safe opioid treatment. Learn how testing works, why false results happen, and how clinicians use risk scores to tailor monitoring-without punishing patients.
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Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Martyn F. Dec. 18 9Patent litigation in the generic drug market is delaying affordable medicines by years. Learn how Orange Book listings, serial lawsuits, and pay-for-delay settlements are shaping access-and what’s being done to fix it.
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Complex Generic Formulations: Why Proving Bioequivalence Is So Hard
Martyn F. Dec. 17 10Proving bioequivalence for complex generic drugs - like inhalers, creams, and injectables - is far harder than for simple pills. Learn why traditional testing fails, how manufacturers reverse-engineer secret formulas, and what’s being done to bring affordable alternatives to market.
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Blepharitis: How Warm Compresses Relieve Eyelid Inflammation
Martyn F. Dec. 16 9Blepharitis causes crusty, irritated eyelids but can be managed with daily warm compresses. Learn how heat, massage, and hygiene reduce symptoms without medication.
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Licensed Pharmacies: How to Verify Your Pharmacy Is Legitimate and Avoid Counterfeit Drugs
Martyn F. Dec. 15 14Learn how to verify if your pharmacy is licensed and avoid counterfeit drugs. Follow simple steps to check state licenses, VIPPS accreditation, and real pharmacist access-before you buy.
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How to Shop Pharmacies for the Best Cash Price on Medications
Martyn F. Dec. 15 16Learn how to save hundreds a year on prescription meds by comparing cash prices across pharmacies. Discover which stores offer the best deals on generics, how to use discount apps like GoodRx, and when to ask your pharmacist for a better price.
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Driving on Opioids: Legal Risks and Safety Facts You Can't Ignore
Martyn F. Dec. 15 10Driving on opioids-even with a prescription-can be deadly and illegal. Learn how these painkillers affect your driving, what the law says, and how to stay safe without risking your license or life.
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International Reference Pricing: How Countries Set Generic Drug Prices
Martyn F. Dec. 12 8International reference pricing helps countries set lower prices for generic drugs by comparing costs across borders. Learn how it works, which countries use it, and the real-world impact on supply, cost, and patient access.
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State Laws on NTI Drug Substitution: How Rules Differ Across the U.S.
Martyn F. Dec. 10 13State laws on NTI drug substitution vary widely across the U.S., with 27 states restricting generic swaps for medications like warfarin and levothyroxine due to safety risks. Learn how rules differ-and what you need to know.
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Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Cholesterol Risk and What You Can Do
Martyn F. Dec. 9 8Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic cholesterol risk factor that increases heart attack and stroke risk, even when other cholesterol levels are normal. Learn who should be tested, why diet won't help, and what new treatments are coming.
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FDA Regulatory Authority: How the Agency Approves Generic Drugs
The FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA process, ensuring they're bioequivalent to brand-name drugs without repeating clinical trials. This system saves billions annually and delivers 90% of U.S. prescriptions.
Pirfenex vs Alternatives: Which IPF Drug Fits You?
Compare Pirfenex with other IPF treatments, covering efficacy, side effects, cost, and which patients benefit most.
Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Actually Interacts and What Doesn’t
Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills - only rifampin, rifabutin, and griseofulvin do. Learn the facts, debunk the myths, and know when you actually need backup contraception.