Category: Pharmacy and Medication Savings - Page 3

Dispensing errors in pharmacies happen more often than you think-1.6% of all prescriptions. Learn the most common mistakes, why they occur, and how proven systems like barcode scanning and double-checks can prevent them before they harm patients.

Despite FDA approval, generic drugs in the U.S. face average delays of 3.2 years due to patent litigation, with complex drugs and oncology treatments hit hardest. Learn how patent thickets, the 30-month stay, and supply chain issues block affordable access.

Learn how to safely split or crush pills without risking contamination, inaccurate dosing, or exposure to hazardous drugs. Follow proven steps, use the right tools, and know which pills should never be touched.

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act laid the groundwork for generic drugs through the 1984 Hatch-Waxman Amendments, creating the ANDA pathway that lets safe, affordable generics enter the market. Today, 90% of U.S. prescriptions are filled with generics, saving consumers trillions.

Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are critical immunosuppressants for transplant patients. Generic versions save money but carry risks due to narrow therapeutic index. Learn how switching brands can affect drug levels, cause rejection, and what steps to take to stay safe.

Twenty-seven U.S. states have special rules blocking or restricting generic substitution for narrow therapeutic index drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine. Know which states restrict swaps, why it matters, and how to protect yourself.

NTI generics require stricter regulation than standard generics due to narrow safety margins. This article compares FDA, EMA, Canada, and Japan approaches, highlights real-world impacts, and explores global trends in approval standards and patient safety.

Learn how to find the lowest prices on generic medications online using trusted comparison tools. Save up to 80% on common prescriptions with verified pharmacies and smart shopping strategies.

A detailed 2025 guide comparing Ethionamide (Trecator SC) with top TB drug alternatives, covering mechanisms, side effects, costs, and practical switching tips.

Explore how Duratia (dapoxetine) stacks up against SSRIs, topicals, therapy and more, with side‑effect charts, cost breaks and practical tips for choosing the right PE treatment.