Tag: bioequivalence
Should You Stay on Brand NTI Drugs When Generic Substitution Is Allowed?
When generic substitution is allowed for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs, should you stay on brand? Learn how small differences in blood levels can impact safety, why some patients react differently, and what steps to take to protect your health.
Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Drug Equivalence?
Doctors prescribe generics for 90% of medications, but most weren't taught how bioequivalence works. This article breaks down why knowledge gaps persist, what actually changes prescribing habits, and how medical education can finally catch up.
Complex Generic Formulations: Why Proving Bioequivalence Is So Hard
Proving bioequivalence for complex generic drugs like inhalers, topical creams, and injectables is far harder than for simple pills. Learn why these life-saving generics remain rare and what’s being done to change that.