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In vivo bioequivalence testing uses human subjects to measure drug absorption, while in vitro testing uses lab methods like dissolution. Learn when each is required for generic drug approval by the FDA and EMA.

Prescribers remain cautious about generic substitution for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, levothyroxine, and tacrolimus, despite FDA assurances. Real-world risks, state laws, and communication gaps shape their decisions.

Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Surgery is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is a vital option for complex cases. Learn how diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up work for children.

Employer health plans use tiered formularies to favor generic drugs, saving billions annually-but these savings don't always reach employees. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get dropped, and what you can do to control your prescription costs.

Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97% when multiple manufacturers enter the market. Buyers like Medicare use this to negotiate lower brand-name drug costs, but patent delays and pay-for-delay deals threaten the system.

Learn how to access and use the FDA's FAERS database for drug safety monitoring. Understand public tools, data limitations, and how patients, researchers, and advocates use real-world adverse event reports to improve medication safety.

Switching to a 90-day prescription fill can save hundreds per year on maintenance medications. Learn how to get 90-day supplies through your doctor or mail-order pharmacy-and why it’s the smartest move for chronic conditions.

Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked eye veins. Learn the top risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF injections can restore vision - along with real patient experiences and new treatment advances.

Tacrolimus neurotoxicity causes tremor, headache, and other neurological symptoms in 20-40% of transplant patients - even at normal blood levels. Learn what triggers it, how to recognize it early, and how to manage it safely.

Learn how to safely calculate pediatric medication doses using weight-based formulas. Avoid common errors, understand concentration differences, and know when to seek help to prevent dangerous mistakes.