Discover essential, science-backed resources for doctors on prescribing generic medications. Learn how generics work, how to explain them to patients, and why they're just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs.
Learn the 2025 guidelines for getting vaccinated while on immunosuppressants. Understand which vaccines are safe, when to get them, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes with live vs inactivated shots.
Expired antibiotics may still look fine, but they often lose potency and can cause dangerous antibiotic resistance. Learn what really happens to these drugs after their expiration date-and why taking them can be riskier than you think.
Fake generic drugs are a growing global threat, slipping into supply chains through loopholes, stolen shipments, and illegal online pharmacies. Learn how they're made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself.
Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous changes in blood levels, breakthrough seizures, or organ rejection. What the data really says about safety.
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA data, cost comparisons, and evidence-based communication to improve adherence and reduce healthcare costs-without compromising safety.
Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time with smart reminders, tracking, and personalized alerts. Proven to improve adherence by up to 40%, these tools are free, easy to use, and work better than pill organizers or alarms.
FDA generic drug approvals save billions annually by lowering drug prices. See year-by-year savings from 2018 to 2022 and how generics cut $445 billion in 2023 alone.
Mixing alcohol with medications can cause dangerous side effects, liver damage, or even death. Learn which drugs are risky, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe.
Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in copays, prior authorization, substitution rules, and formularies. Learn how your state handles generics and what to do if your prescription is denied.
