Author: Brian Halstead

FDA Generic Drug Approval: Complete Step-by-Step Process

FDA Generic Drug Approval: Complete Step-by-Step Process

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Learn the complete FDA generic drug approval process through the ANDA pathway. Understand bioequivalence requirements, submission steps, review timelines, and how generics save billions while meeting strict safety standards.

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

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Antidepressants help millions manage depression and anxiety, but they come with risks. Learn the main types, how long they take to work, common side effects, and how to stay safe while using them.

OTC Antacids and Antibiotics: How Timing Affects Your Treatment

OTC Antacids and Antibiotics: How Timing Affects Your Treatment

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Taking OTC antacids with certain antibiotics can reduce their absorption by up to 90%, leading to treatment failure. Learn which antibiotics are affected, how to time doses safely, and what alternatives to use.

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

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Expensive medications can save lives despite harsh side effects - but only when they offer real, life-changing benefits. Learn when high-cost drugs are worth the price, how patients navigate the system, and why the U.S. drug pricing model is broken.

Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured

Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured

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Crossover trial design is the gold standard for bioequivalence studies, using each participant as their own control to compare generic and brand-name drugs efficiently. Learn how it works, when to use replicate designs, and what regulators require.

Drug Take-Back Programs in Your Community: How They Work and Where to Find Them

Drug Take-Back Programs in Your Community: How They Work and Where to Find Them

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Learn how drug take-back programs work, where to find drop-off locations near you, what medications are accepted, and why safe disposal matters for public health and the environment.

FDA Listing for Biosimilars: How They Are Evaluated and Approved

FDA Listing for Biosimilars: How They Are Evaluated and Approved

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The FDA doesn't rate biosimilars like generics - it uses a rigorous, multi-step process to prove they're highly similar and safe. Learn how biosimilars are approved, what 'interchangeable' means, and why so few reach the market.

Cervical Myelopathy: Recognizing Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and When Surgery Is Needed

Cervical Myelopathy: Recognizing Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and When Surgery Is Needed

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Cervical myelopathy is spinal cord damage from neck stenosis. Recognize early signs like hand clumsiness and gait issues. Surgery is often needed to prevent permanent damage-timing is critical.

Healthcare System Shortages: How Hospital and Clinic Staff Gaps Are Hurting Patient Care

Healthcare System Shortages: How Hospital and Clinic Staff Gaps Are Hurting Patient Care

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Hospitals and clinics are struggling with severe staff shortages, leading to longer waits, closed beds, and compromised care. Learn how nursing and physician gaps are impacting patient safety and what’s being done to fix it.

Travel Storage: Keeping Medications Safe on the Go

Travel Storage: Keeping Medications Safe on the Go

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Learn how to safely store and transport medications while traveling, including TSA rules, temperature control for insulin, using coolers, and avoiding common mistakes that lead to lost or ineffective meds.

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Really Happy with Generic Medications?

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Really Happy with Generic Medications?

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Patients often believe generic medications don't work as well as brand-name drugs - even when science says otherwise. This article explores why perception, not chemistry, drives satisfaction - and how healthcare providers can close the gap.

Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

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Workplace accommodations for medication side effects help employees stay productive while managing prescribed drugs. Learn what's legally required, common solutions, and how to navigate the process without losing your job.