Category: Health & Wellness - Page 2
History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheap Medicines Became the Norm
By Joe Barnett On 20 Jan, 2026 Comments (7)
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. Their rise began with deadly drug failures, led by the Hatch-Waxman Act, and continues amid supply chain risks and quality concerns.
View MoreTimeline for Medication Side Effects: When Drug Reactions Typically Appear
By Joe Barnett On 19 Jan, 2026 Comments (14)
Learn when different types of medication side effects typically appear-from minutes to months after taking a drug. Understand the timeline for allergic reactions, delayed rashes, chronic toxicity, and how your body’s unique factors affect when symptoms show up.
View MorePostmarketing Experience Sections: What These Side Effects Mean on Drug Labels
By Joe Barnett On 18 Jan, 2026 Comments (14)
Postmarketing experience sections on drug labels reveal real-world side effects that clinical trials miss. Learn what these reports mean, why they matter, and how to use them to make safer medication decisions.
View MoreWhat Is a Drug Safety Communication from the FDA? Understanding Alerts That Change How Medicines Are Used
By Joe Barnett On 17 Jan, 2026 Comments (11)
FDA Drug Safety Communications are official alerts about new risks with medications after they're on the market. Learn how they work, why they matter, and what to do if yours is affected.
View MoreHow to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
By Joe Barnett On 16 Jan, 2026 Comments (13)
Learn how to ask pharmacists about generic and authorized generic drugs to cut your prescription costs by up to 90%. Real savings, simple questions, no jargon.
View MorePharmacist Responsibilities When Dispensing Generics: Legal Obligations in the U.S.
By Joe Barnett On 14 Jan, 2026 Comments (15)
Pharmacists must navigate complex state and federal laws when dispensing generic medications. Learn the legal obligations, consent rules, restricted drugs, and documentation requirements that protect both patients and practitioners.
View MoreAir Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably
By Joe Barnett On 12 Jan, 2026 Comments (10)
Learn how to prevent painful ear pressure during flights with proven techniques, safe remedies, and expert-backed tips for adults and children. Avoid airplane ear with simple, effective strategies.
View MoreForeign Manufacturing Quality Issues: How Overseas Production Risks Are Rising in 2026
By Joe Barnett On 11 Jan, 2026 Comments (13)
Foreign manufacturing quality issues are rising sharply in 2026, with material substitution, falsified records, and weak oversight putting consumer safety at risk. Learn how to protect your business from costly failures.
View MoreParagraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Companies Challenge Patents Early
By Joe Barnett On 8 Jan, 2026 Comments (8)
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drugmakers challenge brand patents before launch, speeding up access to affordable medicines. Learn how this legal tool works, why it saves billions, and how big pharma fights back.
View MoreGenetic Testing for Cancer Risk: BRCA, Lynch, and Beyond
By Joe Barnett On 7 Jan, 2026 Comments (15)
Genetic testing for BRCA and Lynch syndrome helps identify inherited cancer risks before they become life-threatening. Learn how multigene panels work, who should get tested, and how results can prevent cancer or improve treatment.
View MoreFDALabel Database: How to Search Drug Labels Accurately and Efficiently
By Joe Barnett On 6 Jan, 2026 Comments (9)
FDALabel Database is the FDA's official tool to search drug labels by section, adverse event, or drug class. Find exact safety warnings, interactions, and dosing info across 149,000+ approved drugs - free and updated twice monthly.
View MoreOTC to Prescription Switches: Safety Considerations for Consumers
By Joe Barnett On 5 Jan, 2026 Comments (8)
OTC switches make common medications easier to access, but they come with hidden risks. Learn how to use them safely, avoid dangerous interactions, and protect yourself from side effects.
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