Archive: 2025/12
Pruritus in Cholestasis: Bile Acid Resins and New Treatment Options
Cholestatic pruritus causes severe, non-stop itching in liver disease. Learn how bile acid resins like cholestyramine work, why newer drugs like maralixibat are changing treatment, and what actually helps - and what doesn’t.
Out-of-Pocket Costs: What Patients Really Pay for Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs
Generic drugs usually cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs, but out-of-pocket costs can vary wildly based on insurance. Medicare Part D patients sometimes pay more for generics due to coverage gap rules. Learn how to save on prescriptions.
When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timelines
Drug patents last 20 years from filing, but most drugs have only 7-12 years of market exclusivity due to lengthy approval processes. Patent extensions, regulatory exclusivities, and litigation shape when generics can enter.
How to Improve Adherence for Inhalers, Patches, and Injectables
Learn practical, evidence-backed ways to improve adherence for inhalers, patches, and injectables-covering tech tools, technique fixes, and human-centered strategies that actually work.
Rare Adverse Events with Generics: When and How to Report Side Effects
Learn when and how to report rare side effects from generic drugs. Understand FDA guidelines, what counts as serious, and why your report matters - even if you think it's just you.
Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions with Pharmacogenetic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, preventing dangerous side effects. Studies show it cuts adverse drug reactions by 30%, saving lives and healthcare costs.
How to Prevent Compounding Errors for Customized Medications: A Practical Guide for Pharmacists and Patients
Learn how to prevent dangerous errors in customized medications through proven protocols like dual-check systems, USP standards, and PCAB accreditation. Essential reading for pharmacists and patients alike.
How to Store Insulin Pens, Vials, and Supplies Correctly to Avoid Waste and Danger
Learn how to properly store insulin pens, vials, and supplies to avoid wasted medication and dangerous blood sugar spikes. Follow FDA and ADA guidelines for temperature, shelf life, and emergency storage.
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP): What You Need to Know About This Rare Drug Rash
AGEP is a rare but severe drug rash that appears suddenly with sterile pustules on red skin. Caused mainly by antibiotics, it requires immediate drug discontinuation and careful diagnosis to avoid confusion with psoriasis. Recovery is usually complete within two weeks.
Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?
Biosimilars are proven to work as well as original biologic drugs, with no clinically meaningful differences in safety or effectiveness. They offer major cost savings and are now used by hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.