Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and why delays happen. Understand PAS, CBE, and AR submissions, costs, and new FDA programs speeding up approvals.
Medicare Part D in 2025 now caps your annual out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 with no more donut hole. Learn how the new coverage phases work, how to pick the best plan for your meds, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
The FDA's 2023-2025 updates to generic drug approval are reshaping how medicines are made and accessed in the U.S. Faster approvals for U.S.-made generics are reducing shortages-but at a cost.
Pharmacogenomics reveals how your genes affect drug responses, helping prevent dangerous interactions - especially when taking multiple medications. Learn how genetic testing can reduce side effects and improve safety.
Generic drug prices have dropped overall since 2008, but year-by-year volatility affects millions. Some generics spike 1,000%+ due to lack of competition. Learn why prices change and how to protect yourself.
Fentanyl patches offer strong pain relief but carry serious risks of overdose and dangerous withdrawal. Learn the warning signs, how to use them safely, and what to do if you need to stop.
Prescription label warnings are critical safety tools that prevent deadly medication errors. Learn what red, yellow, and black box labels really mean, why ignoring "take with food" or "swallow whole" can be dangerous, and how to understand your pills correctly.
Learn how to split your prescriptions between mail-order and local pharmacies to cut medication costs by hundreds each year. Save on maintenance drugs, avoid shipping delays, and use local pharmacists as free advisors.
Antipsychotics increase stroke and death risk in seniors with dementia by up to 80%. Despite FDA warnings, they're still widely prescribed. Learn why they're dangerous and what safer alternatives exist.
As of February 2025, the FDA removed the mandatory REMS program for clozapine. ANC monitoring is no longer required by law but remains medically essential. Learn how this change improves access while keeping patients safe.
