Category: Pharmacy - Page 2
How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare
Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly medication errors. Understand which drugs need extra safeguards, how to perform a proper double check, and why technology and training matter.
Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger
SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing serotonin in platelets, impairing clotting. Paroxetine poses the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Learn who’s most vulnerable and how to manage it safely.
How Insurer-Pharmacy Negotiations Set Generic Drug Prices in the U.S.
Generic drug prices are set through secret negotiations between insurers, PBMs, and pharmacies. Patients often pay more with insurance than cash due to hidden profits called spread pricing. Here’s how it works-and what you can do about it.
International Pharmacovigilance: How Global Safety Monitoring Is Being Harmonized
Global pharmacovigilance harmonization is improving drug safety by standardizing adverse event reporting across countries. Learn how ICH guidelines, AI, and global databases like VigiBase are reducing delays and saving lives - and where gaps still exist.
FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process Explained
Learn how the FDA approves generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act, the science behind bioequivalence, and why generics are safe, affordable, and critical to U.S. healthcare.
Hatch-Waxman Amendments: How Landmark Law Made Generic Drugs Possible
The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 created the legal framework that made generic drugs possible in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. Today, 90% of prescriptions are filled with generics thanks to this landmark law.
St. John’s Wort and SSRIs: The Hidden Danger of Serotonin Syndrome
Combining St. John’s Wort with SSRIs can trigger serotonin syndrome-a life-threatening condition. Despite being sold as a natural remedy, this herb dangerously boosts serotonin levels and interferes with common antidepressants. Experts warn against any use together.
Generic Drug Interactions: How Digital Consultation Tools Keep You Safe
Digital consultation tools help prevent dangerous interactions between generic drugs, supplements, and prescriptions. Learn which apps work best, how to use them, and why they're essential for medication safety.
Rifampin and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Contraceptive Failure Risks
Rifampin can make birth control pills, patches, and rings fail by speeding up hormone breakdown. This is the only antibiotic proven to cause contraceptive failure. Learn what backup methods actually work and how long you need to use them.
How to Check If a Generic Medication Is Available for Your Prescription
Learn how to check if a generic medication is available for your prescription and save up to 90% on drug costs. Find out how to use the FDA's Orange Book, talk to your pharmacist, and avoid common pitfalls.