Statins lower cholesterol and cut heart attack risk by up to 60%, but muscle pain is the most common side effect. Learn how they work, who’s at risk, and what to do if you feel achy-without giving up your heart protection.
Switching to generic medications saves money, but long-term health outcomes aren't always guaranteed. Learn how to monitor your response, avoid dangerous switches, and protect your stability on chronic meds.
Hormone therapy combinations help manage menopause symptoms with estrogen and progestogen. Learn about generic options, delivery methods, safety risks, and how to choose the right treatment based on your health history.
The FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA pathway under the Hatch-Waxman Act, ensuring they match brand-name drugs in safety, strength, and bioequivalence. Learn how the legal and scientific process makes generics affordable without compromising quality.
Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications, understand the real differences, save money, and make informed choices without compromising your health.
Many supplements interact dangerously with medications, causing serious health risks. Learn which ones to avoid, how to check for interactions, and what steps to take to stay safe.
Learn how employer health plans use formularies to push generic drugs and control prescription costs. Understand tiers, PBMs, rebates, and how to save money on your meds.
Bioequivalence for inhalers, patches, and injections ensures generic drugs work like the originals-not just in blood levels, but in how they're delivered. Learn how regulators test these complex systems and why it matters for patient safety.
Learn how Medicare Part D covers generic drugs in 2025, including tiered pricing, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, and how to save hundreds annually by choosing the right plan.
Combining metoclopramide with antipsychotics can trigger Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - a rare but deadly reaction. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, who’s at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
Probiotics may help gut health in healthy people, but for those on immunosuppressants, they can cause life-threatening infections. Learn who's at risk, which strains to avoid, and what safer alternatives exist.
The WHO Model List of Essential Medicines sets global standards for affordable, effective generics. Used by over 150 countries, it ensures life-saving medicines are available where they're needed most - even in the poorest health systems.