Michigan Inventors Coalition: Pharma Insights

Foreign 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.

Paragraph 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.

Genetic 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.

FDALabel 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.

OTC 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.

Best Reliable Online Resources for Generic Drug Information

By Joe Barnett On 4 Jan, 2026 Comments (8)

Find trustworthy, free online sources for accurate generic drug info. Learn how MedlinePlus, DailyMed, Drugs.com, and the FDA Orange Book help patients and providers make safe medication decisions.

How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts

By Joe Barnett On 3 Jan, 2026 Comments (13)

Learn how to safely manage multiple prescriptions by using one pharmacy, syncing refills, using pill organizers, and reviewing meds regularly. Avoid dangerous drug interactions and reduce hospital risks with simple, proven steps.

Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info

By Joe Barnett On 3 Jan, 2026 Comments (12)

The FDA's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced outdated letter categories with detailed, evidence-based safety info for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Learn how to read the new labels and make smarter medication decisions.

How to Use International Mail-Order Safely and Legally for Medications in 2026

By Joe Barnett On 1 Jan, 2026 Comments (10)

Learn how to legally and safely buy medication through international mail-order in 2026 after the $800 de minimis threshold was eliminated. Avoid seizures, fines, and scams with updated rules on duties, HS codes, and carriers.

Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Substituting Medications Within the Same Class

By Joe Barnett On 31 Dec, 2025 Comments (11)

Therapeutic interchange is a cost-saving practice where clinicians swap medications within the same class, not across different ones. Learn how it works, who decides, and why it matters for patient care and healthcare costs.

How to Confirm Allergies and Interactions at Medication Pickup

By Joe Barnett On 30 Dec, 2025 Comments (13)

Learn how pharmacists confirm allergies and drug interactions at prescription pickup to prevent dangerous reactions. Discover what systems check, why false alerts happen, and how you can help keep yourself safe.

How to Subscribe to FDA Drug Safety Alerts and Updates

By Joe Barnett On 29 Dec, 2025 Comments (13)

Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts to stay informed about recalls, side effects, and medication risks. Free, easy, and life-saving updates for patients and providers.