Category: Medications - Page 2
Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be combined for high blood pressure and angina, but only certain pairs are safe. Verapamil with beta-blockers can cause dangerous heart slowdowns-amlodipine is the safer choice. Know the risks before starting.
Jan, 31 2026
ICH guidelines harmonize global standards for drug safety, reducing duplication in testing and speeding up access to medicines. Learn how these science-based rules protect patients worldwide.
Jan, 29 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Medicare will pay significantly less for 10 high-cost drugs thanks to new price negotiation rules. Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act is cutting prescription costs for beneficiaries and what it means for private insurance and future drug prices.
Jan, 23 2026
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Learn how competition, not government price controls, keeps them affordable-and why policymakers focus on blocking anti-competitive behavior instead.
Jan, 22 2026
Supplement labels rarely warn about drug interactions, putting millions at risk. Learn how to read them, spot hidden dangers, and protect yourself from dangerous medication conflicts.
Jan, 21 2026
Learn how to find patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book to predict when generic drugs will become available. Understand exclusivity, extensions, and how to verify dates accurately.
Jan, 19 2026
ACE inhibitors can cause sudden kidney failure in people with renal artery stenosis. Learn why this contraindication exists, who’s at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
Jan, 17 2026
Biosimilars offer safe, effective alternatives to expensive biologic drugs, cutting costs by 15-30%. Learn how they work, why they’re not generics, and how they’re saving patients money without sacrificing care.
Jan, 16 2026
Medication adherence means actively choosing to follow your treatment plan with understanding and support-unlike outdated compliance, which demands blind obedience. Learn why adherence leads to better health outcomes and how to make it work for you.
Jan, 15 2026
Generic drug shortages are disrupting care across the U.S., with 270 active shortages in 2025. Low profits, single-source manufacturing, and global supply chains make these essential medicines unreliable-and patients pay the price.
Jan, 13 2026