Learn how to safely taper off corticosteroids like prednisone to avoid withdrawal symptoms, protect your adrenal function, and prevent disease flares. Evidence-based strategies for a smoother transition.
Drug shortages are worsening due to global supply chain fragility, manufacturing concentration, and economic pressures. By 2030, shortages of essential medicines could become routine without systemic reform.
The FDA uses priority and standard review timelines to speed up access to generic drugs. Priority review cuts approval time to 8 months for first generics, shortage drugs, or improved formulations. A new pilot program rewards U.S. manufacturing with faster reviews.
Europe led the world in biosimilar adoption with clear regulations and high uptake. The US lagged due to patents and strict rules-but is now accelerating fast. Here's how the two markets compare today and where they're headed.
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics improve adherence but carry serious physical side effects. Without consistent monitoring, risks like diabetes, movement disorders, and metabolic syndrome go undetected - putting patients in danger.
Learn proven coping strategies to stick with long-term chronic medications. Discover what actually improves adherence, how to simplify your routine, and where to get help-backed by research and real patient experiences.
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in every way-same ingredients, same manufacturer, same results. Learn how they compare to regular generics and why they’re a trusted, cost-saving alternative.
When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices plummet-often by 80% or more. This is how generic competition saves patients billions, why some drugs stay expensive, and what’s being done to fix the system.
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are dangerous electrolyte imbalances in kidney disease, affecting up to 25% of CKD patients. Learn how kidney damage disrupts sodium balance, why common treatments can backfire, and how to manage them safely.
As of 2025, daily aspirin is no longer recommended for most people to prevent heart disease. Learn who still might benefit, who should avoid it, and what to do instead for real protection.