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Annual savings from FDA generic drug approvals totaled $445 billion in 2023, with year-by-year spikes tied to major patent expirations. Learn how generics cut drug costs and who benefits most.
Not all severe drug reactions mean you must avoid an entire medication family. Learn when cross-reactivity is real, when it’s overblown, and how to get tested so you don’t miss out on safe, effective treatments.
Managing bipolar disorder requires careful use of mood stabilizers like lithium and antipsychotics like quetiapine. Learn how these drugs work, their side effects, and how to balance effectiveness with tolerability for long-term stability.
Global Substitution Orders let debt buyers replace original creditors in thousands of court cases with one filing. Learn how the UK leads this legal innovation, why other countries lag, and the risks of cutting corners on due process.
FDALabel is the FDA's official database for searching full drug labeling documents. Learn how to use it to find boxed warnings, side effects, and drug interactions across 149,000+ approved medications.
Menopause hormone therapy can ease hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but side effects vary by type, timing, and delivery method. Learn the real risks, safer alternatives, and when to stop or switch treatments.
Formulary updates in 2025 are forcing more patients onto generics and biosimilars to cut costs. Learn how Medicare Part D changes affect your prescriptions, what drugs are being removed, and how to fight back if your medication is switched without your consent.
CKD-MBD is a complex disorder linking kidney failure to bone weakness and heart disease through imbalances in calcium, PTH, and vitamin D. Early detection and integrated management are critical to prevent fractures and cardiovascular death.
TENS therapy uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals and trigger natural painkillers. Learn how it works, which conditions it helps, how to use it safely, and what new tech is making it more effective in 2025.
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