Category: Medications - Page 2
Statistical Analysis in BE Studies: How to Calculate Power and Sample Size Correctly
Learn how to correctly calculate power and sample size for bioequivalence studies to meet FDA and EMA requirements. Avoid costly failures with practical guidance on CV%, GMR, RSABE, and regulatory best practices.
December 28 2025
Bulk Purchasing and Discounts: How Large-Scale Procurement of Generic Medications Lowers Costs
Bulk purchasing generic medications can cut drug costs by 20% or more for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, short-dated stock, and secondary distributors work to save money without compromising care.
December 27 2025
Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We’ve Learned
Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with millions of fake pills and injectables seized each year. Learn how these dangerous drugs are made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from deadly fakes.
December 26 2025
Prior Authorization Requirements for Medications Explained
Prior authorization is a common requirement for certain medications under health insurance plans. Learn why it's needed, which drugs require it, how the process works, and what you can do to speed it up.
December 18 2025
Generic Patent Case Law: Landmark Court Decisions That Shape Drug Prices
Landmark court decisions in generic patent law shape how quickly affordable drugs reach patients. Key rulings like Amgen v. Sanofi and Allergan v. Teva are breaking down patent barriers and forcing transparency in drug pricing.
December 17 2025
Generic Appearance Changes: Why Your Pill Color and Shape Keep Changing
Generic pills often look different from brand-name versions or even from one refill to the next. Learn why pill color and shape change, how it affects medication adherence, and what you can do to stay safe.
December 15 2025
Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters
Taking medications with or without food can drastically affect how well they work. Learn which drugs need an empty stomach, which need food, and why mixing them up can lead to side effects or treatment failure.
December 15 2025
Anticholinergic Burden with Tricyclic Antidepressants: Cognitive and Cardiac Risks
Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline carry high anticholinergic burden, increasing risks of cognitive decline and dangerous heart rhythm changes. Safer alternatives exist, and many side effects can be reversed by switching medications.
December 15 2025
Caffeine and Medications: How Coffee Can Alter Drug Effects and Increase Side Effects
Caffeine can interfere with many medications, reducing effectiveness or increasing side effects. Learn how coffee affects warfarin, thyroid meds, antidepressants, and more-and what to do to stay safe.
December 12 2025
Opioid Therapy: When It’s Appropriate and the Real Risks of Dependence
Opioid therapy can help with severe pain, but it carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when it's appropriate, how to spot danger signs, and what safer alternatives exist.
December 9 2025