The FDA's 2025 overhaul of biosimilar approval removes routine clinical trials, relying instead on advanced analytics to prove similarity. This shift could cut costs, speed up access, and expand patient options for expensive biologic drugs.
Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be used together for high blood pressure and angina, but only specific combinations are safe. Verapamil with beta-blockers can cause dangerous heart rhythms-amlodipine is the safer choice.
Statin intolerance clinics use structured protocols to help patients who experience muscle side effects continue life-saving cholesterol therapy. Learn how rechallenge, statin switching, and intermittent dosing restore adherence and reduce heart risk.
Cognitive biases shape how we respond to information, often without us realizing it. From social media to healthcare, these mental shortcuts distort judgment, fuel conflict, and cost money. Learn how beliefs hijack responses-and what you can do about it.
International supply chains for drugs rely heavily on China and India, making them vulnerable to disruptions. Trade tensions, shipping delays, and workforce gaps are causing widespread medication shortages. Here's how it works and what's being done to fix it.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) can cause anxiety and insomnia due to its activating properties. Learn how timing your dose can reduce these side effects and what to do if symptoms persist. Practical advice for managing antidepressant side effects.
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia in kidney disease require careful management. Learn how sodium imbalances occur, their risks, and practical treatment strategies for CKD patients.
Debunking common medication myths that put patients at risk - from OTC painkillers to antibiotics and herbal supplements. Learn the facts that can prevent hospital visits and save lives.
Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs-color shifts, strange smells, and texture changes-that signal degradation. Don't risk your health with ineffective or harmful medication.