Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs. Know your rights, where to find them, and what’s changing in 2025 to make drug safety info easier to access.
Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs. Know your rights, where to find them, and what’s changing in 2025 to make drug safety info easier to access.
The DSCSA track-and-trace system uses unique serial numbers and electronic verification to block counterfeit drugs from entering the U.S. supply chain. By 2024, every prescription package must be traceable from manufacturer to pharmacy.
Dissolution testing is how the FDA ensures generic drugs release their active ingredients at the same rate as brand-name versions. It replaces human trials for many drugs, saving time and cost while maintaining quality.
Calcium supplements can block bisphosphonate absorption by up to 94%. Learn the exact timing rules to make your osteoporosis treatment work, avoid side effects, and prevent fractures.
Loperamide abuse is rising as people misuse OTC antidiarrheals to manage opioid withdrawal. High doses can cause fatal heart rhythms. Learn the warning signs and why this hidden danger is killing people.
As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply in the U.S., including critical drugs like cisplatin, IV fluids, and GLP-1 weight-loss agents. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages keep happening, and what you can do.
NSAIDs and acetaminophen both relieve pain, but they work differently. Learn when to use ibuprofen, naproxen, or Tylenol based on your symptoms, risks, and long-term safety.
India and China dominate the global generic drug market, with India leading in volume and China controlling the supply of active ingredients. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles in this high-stakes industry.
Pharmacy workflow and error prevention systems use automation, barcode scanning, and AI to cut medication errors by up to 90%. Learn how these tools work, which ones are best for your setting, and why simply buying software isn't enough.
The 80-125% rule for generic drugs isn't about ingredient amounts-it's about how your body absorbs the medicine. Learn what it really means and why generics are just as safe and effective as brand names.