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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Governments don't set prices for generic drugs - they let competition do the work. Learn how regulatory policies, market forces, and anti-trust actions keep generic medications affordable without direct price controls.
Learn how medicines work at the molecular level and what makes them safe-or dangerous-to use. From receptor interactions to genetic risks, this guide explains real-world medication safety.
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty offer fast pain relief for vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis or trauma. Learn how they differ, which one is right for you, and what to expect before and after.
