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.
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.
Learn how to recognize drug-induced skin rashes, which medications are most likely to cause them, and when to seek emergency care. Most are harmless, but some can be life-threatening.
Learn how to read OTC Drug Facts labels to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and use over-the-counter medicines safely. The FDA's standardized label helps you choose the right product and stay protected.
HPV causes nearly all cervical cancers, but vaccination and screening can stop it before it starts. Learn how modern testing, self-sampling, and vaccines are making cervical cancer a preventable disease.
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.