Generic drugs fill 90% of prescriptions but face chronic shortages due to low profits, overseas manufacturing, and broken pricing systems. Here’s why essential medications are vanishing - and what it means for patients.
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Combining ephedrine with MAO inhibitors can cause a life-threatening hypertensive crisis. Even one dose of an OTC decongestant can trigger a stroke or brain bleed. Learn how this interaction works, who's at risk, and what to do if it happens.
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Drug shortages are rising due to global supply chain fragility, climate stress, and low profits for generics. Learn how forecasting works, who's most at risk, and what you can do before your medicine runs out.
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Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can cause dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this interaction is so risky, which drugs are most dangerous, and what safer alternatives exist.
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The FDA's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process lets generic drugmakers get approval without repeating full clinical trials. It's how 90% of U.S. prescriptions are filled at a fraction of the cost, saving billions annually.
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Vitamin E supplements can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, even if INR levels appear normal. Learn the safe dosage limits, hidden sources, and what to do if you're already taking both.
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Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that stops the stapes from vibrating. Learn how it affects hearing, how it's diagnosed, and the proven treatments-including surgery and hearing aids-that can restore hearing.
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Learn how to recognize and treat immune-related adverse events (irAEs) caused by cancer immunotherapy. Understand symptoms, grading, steroid use, emergency interventions, and long-term management.
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Learn the key differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - causes, symptoms, treatments, and why misdiagnosis can lead to serious consequences. Includes info on other common arthritis types.
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Insurance plans use tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy to push patients toward generic drugs, saving billions annually. But hidden PBM practices often prevent patients from seeing the full savings.
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Learn how to track symptoms after a drug or device safety alert. Know what to watch for, how to report, and when to seek help-so you stay safe and help protect others.
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India and China dominate the global generic drug market, supplying most of the world's affordable medicines. India leads in volume and customer service, while China controls API production and is moving into high-value biologics. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles.
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