Category: Medications - Page 5
Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drugs in the U.S.
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation and affordability. It cut drug costs by billions while keeping new drugs coming. Here's how it works-and why it's still vital today.
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Global Biosimilar Markets: Europe vs United States - Key Differences and Future Growth
Europe led the biosimilar market since 2006, but the U.S. is now catching up fast after key regulatory changes in 2024. Learn how differences in approval, pricing, and adoption shape the future of affordable biologic drugs.
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How to Use OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to Access Drug Side Effect Reports
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to access real-world drug side effect reports. Free, official data from the FDA for researchers, developers, and curious patients.
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OTC First Aid Medications: Antiseptics, Antibiotic Ointments, and Pain Relief Explained
Learn which OTC first aid meds-antiseptics, antibiotic ointments, and pain relievers-you need in your home kit, how to use them safely, and when to skip them. Expert-backed, practical advice for minor injuries.
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Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Do for Generic Medication Safety
Pharmacists play a critical role in detecting and reporting adverse events from generic medications. Learn why their reports matter, how to do it correctly, and how under-reporting puts patients at risk.
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Prescription Label Warnings: What Medication Stickers Really Mean
Prescription label warnings aren't just fine print-they're life-saving instructions. Learn what the colors, symbols, and phrases on your medication stickers really mean, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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Skin Rashes and Medication-Induced Dermatitis: What Patients Should Know
Learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent skin rashes caused by medications. Understand which drugs are most likely to trigger reactions and when to seek emergency care.
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Future Economic Trends: Forecasts for Generic Drug Markets
The global generic drug market is set to grow to over $700 billion by 2030, driven by patent expirations, aging populations, and cost-saving policies. Learn how biosimilars, India and China's manufacturing power, and regulatory shifts are reshaping affordable healthcare.
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Pricing Pressure and Shortages: How Supply Crunches Are Hitting Health Care Costs
Pricing pressure and drug shortages are worsening health care costs, forcing patients to choose between medicine and essentials. Learn how global supply chains, policy failures, and low-margin generics are driving the crisis.
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Verifying Your Prescription at the Pharmacy: A Simple Patient Checklist to Avoid Medication Errors
Learn how to check your prescription at the pharmacy with this simple 7-point checklist to avoid dangerous medication errors. Your eyes could save your life.
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