Category: Medications - Page 2

Despite being chemically identical and cheaper, many patients stick with brand-name medications due to trust, familiarity, and psychological comfort. This article explores why brand loyalty persists in pharmaceuticals and what it means for your health and wallet.

Despite generics making up 90% of prescriptions, many doctors lack training on bioequivalence. This article explores why medical education fails to teach drug equivalence-and what actually changes prescribing habits.

Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists swap, adjust, or even prescribe medications under state laws. Learn how this expanding role improves access, reduces doctor shortages, and what’s still holding it back.

Pharmacists must follow strict legal rules when dispensing generic medications. Learn the federal and state requirements, when substitution is allowed or blocked, how to get patient consent, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Learn the critical first steps to take during an antihistamine overdose, including when to call poison control, what symptoms to watch for, and why some antihistamines are far more dangerous than others.

OTC cold medicines pose serious risks to young children and offer little to no benefit. Learn the age limits, dangers, and safer alternatives recommended by doctors and health agencies.

The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants alerts users to increased suicide risk in young people. But research shows the real danger may be avoiding treatment. Here's what you need to know about the risks, the science, and how to stay safe.

Unannounced FDA inspections ensure drug and food safety by catching real-world compliance issues-no prep time, no excuses. Since May 2025, foreign manufacturers face the same surprise visits as U.S. plants. Here's how to be ready.

Learn how to check if a generic version of your prescription is available and safe to use. Save up to 98% on medication costs with FDA-approved generics - no guesswork needed.

Switching from brand to generic drugs can save you hundreds a year-but not always safely. Learn when it's safe, when to be cautious, and what to watch for after the switch.