Generic drug exclusivity periods vary widely by country, affecting when affordable versions hit the market. The U.S. offers complex protections including 180-day exclusivity for first challengers, while the EU uses a fixed 8+2+1 model. These rules shape global drug prices and access.
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Most ear infections in children clear up on their own. Learn when antibiotics are truly needed, how watchful waiting works, and who benefits from ear tubes - backed by current medical guidelines.
Proving bioequivalence for complex generic drugs like inhalers, creams, and injectables is far harder than for simple pills. Learn why traditional methods fail, how manufacturers reverse-engineer hidden formulas, and what new tools are helping bring these life-saving generics to market.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, progressive liver disease that damages bile ducts, leading to liver failure. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and emerging therapies.
Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk for medication toxicity. Learn how to adjust dosing using CrCl, recognize high-risk drugs, and avoid common errors that lead to falls, confusion, and hospitalization.
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can cause deadly side effects-from stopped breathing to liver failure. Learn which medications are most dangerous, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe.
Providers share real-world experiences with generic medications, from seamless switches in statins to breakthrough seizures with antiepileptics. Learn when generics work, when they don't, and how to navigate substitution safely.
Switching to generic NTI drugs can be safe-but only with clear communication and proper monitoring. Learn what to tell patients, when to check labs, and how to navigate state laws to prevent dangerous outcomes.
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but also affects healthy cells, causing side effects like fatigue, hair loss, and nerve damage. Learn how it works, why it's still essential in 2025, and how to manage real-world side effects.
Learn how to manage sleep apnea, reflux, and positioning during pregnancy to improve rest and protect your health and your baby’s. Evidence-based tips on CPAP, pillows, and lifestyle changes that work.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system, causing symptoms like fatigue, numbness, and vision problems. Learn how it works, who’s at risk, and what treatments are available today.
OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same labeling rules as OTC medications. What's missing on the Supplement Facts panel could put your health at risk - from hidden ingredients to dangerous interactions and no pregnancy warnings.