Pricing pressure and rising manufacturing costs are causing widespread drug shortages as generic drug makers can't profitably produce essential medicines. Here's how the system broke - and what needs to change.
Author: Dorian Kellerman - Page 5
Women experience adverse drug reactions nearly twice as often as men due to biological differences and outdated clinical trial practices. Learn why dosing based on male physiology puts women at risk - and what’s being done to fix it.
Diabetic neuropathy causes painful nerve damage in up to 70% of people with diabetes. Learn proven ways to manage pain, protect your nerves, and slow progression through blood sugar control, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Generics are just as safe as brand-name drugs, but unexpected side effects can come from inactive ingredients-not the active drug. Learn what really causes interactions and how to stay safe.
Learn the real symptoms of candida vaginitis and which over-the-counter treatments actually work. Avoid misdiagnosis and use OTC meds safely with expert-backed advice.
Biosimilars and generics both lower drug costs, but they’re not the same. Biosimilars are complex biologic copies with different approval rules, safety considerations, and cost savings than simple generic chemicals.
Healthcare providers weigh medication risks against benefits to ensure treatments do more good than harm. This process considers disease severity, side effects, patient preferences, and real-world data-especially when options are limited.
Specialty pharmacies handle high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. Generics and biosimilars offer major cost savings, but bring unique challenges in patient safety, PBM policies, and pharmacy workflows. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.
Insurance formularies control which drugs are covered and how much you pay. Learn how tiers, substitution rules, and exceptions work-and how to protect yourself from unexpected cost hikes.
Liver disease reduces drug clearance by 30-50%, leading to dangerous drug buildup. Learn how enzyme changes, blood flow, and liver scoring affect medication safety-and what dosing adjustments actually work.