Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Drug Coverage Works in 2025
Learn how Medicare Part D formularies cover generic drugs in 2025, including cost tiers, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, how to save money, and what's changing next year.
Author: Cedric Grimsley
Secondary Patents: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Market Exclusivity
Secondary patents let drug companies extend monopolies by patenting minor changes like pill form or new uses-delaying generics and keeping prices high. Learn how this strategy works, who it hurts, and where it’s being challenged.
Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?
Biosimilars work just as well as original biologics for cancer, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases. Learn how clinical data, real-world outcomes, and cost savings support their use-and why adoption still faces barriers.
How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medication Shortages Worse
COVID-19 caused sudden drug shortages and made illegal drugs deadlier. Millions struggled to get essential medicines, while fentanyl-laced street drugs drove overdose deaths to record highs. The system was exposed - and still hasn't been fixed.
Compulsory Licensing: How Governments Can Override Patents to Save Lives
Compulsory licensing lets governments override patents to make life-saving drugs affordable. Used in emergencies like HIV and COVID-19, it balances innovation with public health - and it’s becoming more common.
Crohn’s Disease: Managing Chronic Inflammation with Biologic Therapy
Biologic therapy has transformed Crohn’s disease management by targeting inflammation at its source. Learn how anti-TNF drugs, vedolizumab, and ustekinumab work, their real-world effectiveness, costs, and how to navigate treatment successfully.
How to Use Blister Packs and Pill Organizers to Prevent Medication Mistakes
Blister packs and pill organizers help prevent medication mistakes and overdoses by clearly organizing doses by day and time. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how to get started.
Pharmacist Substitution Authority: What You Need to Know About Scope of Practice in 2026
Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists swap or prescribe medications under state laws. Learn how far they can go in 2026, which states allow prescribing, and what it means for your care.
Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive and What It Means Legally
Many common medications - even those bought over the counter - can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are dangerous, how they affect your brain, and what the legal consequences are if you drive while impaired.
Future Economic Trends: Forecasts for Generic Drug Markets
Generic drugs are transforming global healthcare by offering affordable alternatives to expensive brand-name medications. With major patents expiring through 2030, the market is set to grow significantly, driven by biosimilars, Asia-Pacific demand, and cost pressures on health systems.
