Rx-med.net PharmaGuide - Page 2
Foreign Manufacturing of Generics: FDA Oversight and Standards in 2025
The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign generic drug factories to ensure safety. With 80% of active ingredients made overseas, stricter oversight aims to close long-standing gaps in quality control and protect U.S. patients.
Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents
Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand patents to bring cheaper medicines to market faster. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act, these challenges have saved patients over $1.2 trillion since 1990.
Five Medication Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
Five practical, evidence-based tips to help seniors and caregivers manage medications safely, reduce errors, and prevent dangerous interactions. Includes storage advice, pill organizers, drug checks, and communication strategies.
Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How It Reduces Side Effects
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps cut dangerous side effects by identifying unnecessary drugs, dangerous interactions, and incorrect dosing. It's a free, easy step for anyone on multiple medications.
Why Doctors Recommend Generic Medications - And Why Patients Still Hesitate
Doctors overwhelmingly recommend generic medications because they’re just as effective and save patients hundreds per month. Yet many still refuse them. Here’s why - and what really matters when choosing between brand and generic drugs.
Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safety Warnings and Safe Alternatives
Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy, including NSAIDs, acetaminophen risks, and unsafe antibiotics. Discover safe alternatives for pain, allergies, and depression, backed by the latest FDA and CDC guidelines.
Daptomycin Muscle Toxicity: What You Need to Know About CK Monitoring and Symptoms
Daptomycin is effective against resistant infections but can cause muscle damage. Learn the symptoms, CK monitoring guidelines, and who’s at highest risk to avoid serious side effects.
Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives
Stimulants for ADHD can raise heart rate and blood pressure, increasing arrhythmia risk in some. Learn who’s most at risk, how doctors assess heart health, and what non-stimulant alternatives work when safety is a concern.
Modified-Release Formulations: What You Need to Know About Bioequivalence Standards
Modified-release formulations require specialized bioequivalence testing to ensure generic versions match the brand's release pattern. Learn how regulators assess timing, dissolution, and alcohol interactions - and why switching generics can affect your treatment.
How to Use Compounded Medications for Children Safely
Compounded medications can help children who can't swallow pills or need special formulas, but they carry serious risks. Learn how to spot safe pharmacies, verify doses, and avoid dangerous errors that could harm your child.